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Meaning of 'Run around the bush'

What does the saying 'Run around the bush' mean?

Idiom: Run around the bush

Meaning:

If you run around the bush, it means that you're taking a long time to get to the point.
Country: American English American English | Subject Area: Plants & Flowers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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