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I don't want to beat from the bush, so let me be clear about my intentions.
Question

In the sentence below, a part of the sentence has been given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. Wherever no improvement is needed, choose ‘No correction required’ as the answer.

I don't want to beat from the bush, so let me be clear about my intentions.

A.

to beat along the bush,

B.

to beat beyond the bush,

C.

to beat about the bush,

D.

to beat through the bush,

E.

No correction required

Correct option is C


The correct phrase to use in this context is (c) "to beat about the bush." The correct sentence formed will be: "I don't want to beat about the bush, so let me be clear about my intentions." "Beating about the bush" is an idiomatic expression that means to avoid the main topic or to speak indirectly, often as a way of avoiding a difficult or uncomfortable conversation.

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