C1 Expression Neutral

बातों को घुमाना

baaton ko ghumana

Beat around the bush

Meaning

To speak indirectly or evasively, avoiding the main point of discussion.

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Cultural Background

In traditional panchayat settings, 'ghumana' is seen as a sign of a clever but untrustworthy negotiator. In modern offices, this is a common complaint about HR or management during policy changes.

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Be Direct

If you want to sound professional, avoid 'ghumana' and state your point clearly.

Meaning

To speak indirectly or evasively, avoiding the main point of discussion.

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Be Direct

If you want to sound professional, avoid 'ghumana' and state your point clearly.

Test Yourself

Select the correct verb form.

वह हमेशा बातों को ______ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: घुमाता

We need the transitive verb 'घुमाना' to match the object 'बातों को'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct verb form. Choose B1

वह हमेशा बातों को ______ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: घुमाता

We need the transitive verb 'घुमाना' to match the object 'बातों को'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is a direct accusation of dishonesty.

Related Phrases

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गोल-मोल बातें

synonym

Vague talk

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