Question

    Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:

    Instead of addressing the issue directly, he tried to _______ and avoid the difficult conversation.

    A Break the bank Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Beat around the bush Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Jump the gun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Go back to square one Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "beat around the bush" means to avoid getting to the point or discussing something directly.

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