Why or When do you "beat around the bush"?
<div><strong><em>"Beat around the bush"</em></strong> is an idiom meaning: <span style="color: black;">To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally. </span></div><div><span style="color: black;">To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant. </span></div><div><br></div><div>Example sentences:</div><div>•<span style="color: black;">Just stop </span><strong style="color: red;"><em>beating around the bush </em></strong><span style="color: black;">and tell me what the problem is!</span></div><div>•<span style="color: black;">Trey doesn’t </span><strong style="color: red;"><em>beat around the bush</em></strong><span style="color: black;">. He’s an extremely forward person. If he has an idea about something, he comes straight out and says it.</span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Why or When do you "beat around the bush"?</strong></div>

<div>You definition says "often" this implies intention, but I would say it ALWAYS implies intention.  If you accuse someone of beating around the bush, you are calling them out!  When do I do it?   </div>

<div>Well, I <strong><em>beat around the bush</em></strong> when I have to say something negative or critique a friend or even a student. I try to justify my comment or opinion before pointing out an error/mistake.</div><div><br></div><div>How about you?</div>