B2 Expression Neutral

बात को घुमाना।

baat ko ghumana.

Beat around the bush.

Significado

To avoid directly addressing a topic; to speak indirectly.

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Contexto cultural

In India, indirectness is often a sign of politeness. However, 'बात को घुमाना' is specifically used when that politeness crosses into deception. In modern offices, directness is becoming more common, making this phrase a common way to call out time-wasting.

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Be direct

If you want to sound professional, use this phrase to set boundaries.

Significado

To avoid directly addressing a topic; to speak indirectly.

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Be direct

If you want to sound professional, use this phrase to set boundaries.

Ponte a prueba

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase?

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✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: वह बात को घुमा रहा है।

The idiom for avoiding a topic is 'बात को घुमाना'.

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Which sentence correctly uses the phrase? Choose A2

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✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: वह बात को घुमा रहा है।

The idiom for avoiding a topic is 'बात को घुमाना'.

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Preguntas frecuentes

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Yes, it can be rude. Use it only when you are frustrated.

Frases relacionadas

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बात टालना

synonym

To dodge the topic

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गोल-मोल बातें

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