beat about

动词 beat about:

1. search anxiously
   同义词：cast about, cast around

1. If you've got bad news, don't beat about the bush, come straight to the point.
   如果你得到了坏消息，不要转弯抹角，直截了当地对我说。
2. Don't beat about the bush, just tell me exactly how much you want for it.
   别再绕圈子了，快确切地告诉我你要价多少。