But very much aware, and afraid, of the animals' sharp tusks, they much preferred to merely 'beat around the bush' a practice strongly disapproved of by their masters.

但是出于对野猪锋利的长牙的警惕和恐惧，他们更喜欢绕着灌木“兜圈子”，严重违反了主人的指令。

youdao

So, don't beat around the bush. Tell him what it is that you want.

所以不要拐弯抹角，告诉他你想要的。

youdao

Don't beat around the bush. Give it to me straight.

别拐弯抹角，直截了当地说出来。

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"They don't beat around the bush, " he said.

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In September, for example, Yarrow commented on a study proving that wine competitions generate inconsistent results, but in his own comments refused to beat around the bush, stating that a gold medal is no proof whatsoever that a wine will taste good.

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