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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say.
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say.

A.

To try to influence

B.

To shift blame on others

C.

To argue

D.

To avoid giving a definite answer or position

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.

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