Correct option is D
Option (d) is the correct meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The idiom "Do not beat about the bush" means "To avoid giving a definite answer or position".
The phrase is used when someone is not being direct or clear about something.
Example: Instead of beating about the bush, he should have given a direct answer to the question.
Options (a), (b), and (c) do not match this meaning.