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WHAT DOES BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Beat about the Bush

Beat about the Bush is a 1994 studio album by English acoustic roots duo Show of Hands. It is their debut studio album to be released on CD, following the discontinued cassette albums that are Show of Hands from 1987, Tall Ships from 1990 and Out of the Count from 1991. Following Mike Trim's successful recording engineer work on Show of Hands Live, the joint vision on Beat About the Bush was to produce the elusive "radio friendly" folk/roots album that retained the band's live album whilst adding a rhythm section. Steve Knightley said in 2007 "lots of friends were drafted for the sessions and after one boozy late night with Ralph McTell were in no state to face the cameeras for the CD cover shot the next day. The suggestion to cover 's faces with instruments came from George Wright, the photographer and save the world from a sorry spectacle. However, despite Mike's best efforts, radio reaction was minimal and another ten years were to pass before we dipped our toes once more into the world of bass and percussion." The track "The Galway Farmer" would later be a staple on every live performance by the duo.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH

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beat a retreat
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beat one´s breast
beat oneself up
beat seven bells out of
beat someone hollow
beat someone to it
beat someone´s brains out
beat the bounds
beat the drum for
beat the rap
beat time
beat up
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beatable
beatbox
beatboxing

WORDS THAT END LIKE BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH

bitou bush
blackberry bush
burning bush
bush
butterfly bush
calico bush
Christmas bush
cotton bush
cranberry bush
creosote bush
daisy bush
go bush
gooseberry bush
gorse bush
mint bush
native bush
raspberry bush
strawberry bush
sugar bush
the bush
thorn bush

Synonyms and antonyms of beat about the bush in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «beat about the bush» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH

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Translator English - Chinese

绕圈子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rodeos
570 millions of speakers

English

beat about the bush
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बुश के बारे में हराया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دوخ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ходить вокруг да около
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rodeios
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মূল বক্তব্য বিষয় না বলিয়া অবান্তর কথা বলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

étourdir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menewaskan semak belukar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

um den heißen Brei
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブッシュについて負かす
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부시 대통령 에 대한 이길
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngalahake babagan grumbulan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đánh bại về bụi cây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புஷ் பற்றி அடித்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बुश बद्दल विजय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çalı atmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tergiversare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

owijać w bawełnę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ходити навколо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bate câmpii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κρυβόμαστε πίσω από το
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doekies
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

omsvep
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rundt grøten
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of beat about the bush

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH»

The term «beat about the bush» is normally little used and occupies the 123.189 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about beat about the bush

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH»

Discover the use of beat about the bush in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to beat about the bush and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Beat about the Bush: Birds
Revealing fascinating insights into the mysterious lives of birds native to the mother continent, this remarkable guide exhibits the many vibrantly colorful species found in the South African bush.
Trevor Carnaby, 2009
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Beat about the Bush: Mammals
Filling the gap between basic mammal guides and extensive academic texts, this resource answers everyday questions about mammals in an understandable fashion that will appeal to tourists, bush enthusiasts, and field guides.
Trevor Carnaby, 2007
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Beat About The Bush: The Funny Side of Language
And you'll be thankful it did - because this book is extermely amusing. We all go through life repeating cliches and complaining about the same thing s. But fear not!
Phil Woods, Steve Smith, 2009
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15 SECRETS FOR PERSONAL FINANCIAL SUCCESS
This book is a mind revolutionizing masterpiece" - Collins Owuor, Managing Director, The Economic Insight Magazine.
Wilbert R. Mutoko, 2012
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Come to the House of the Lord
Many of us today take satisfaction in being able to say: "I never beat about the bush, but call a spade a spade." This is typical red-blooded Americana: a proud carryover from the spirit of the robust American frontier. Yet the plain fact of the ...
David S. King, 2000
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David's Story
How indeed they beat about the bush even in discoursing about their weather; besides, the language was impossible, slippery and barbaric, and she had to rely on her reluctant son for translation and instruction. The expensive education and  ...
Zoe Wicomb, 2002
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Consulting For Dummies
Don't beat about the bush or try to trick your clients. Ask your questions in a straightforward manner, and you're most likely to get straightforward responses. Move from the big picture to the little picture. Start with broad questions that give you a ...
Philip Albon, Peter Economy, Bob Nelson, 2010
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'Queen' of the Mara
All these little telltale signs make up the bush craft intelligence puzzle. I left Daniel to beat about the bush. My soles were reminding me I. Sun curing a cheetah pelt "Enemies of Conservation' A leopard snared by poachers. 160 QUEEN OF ...
David Drummond, 2005
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Scotland Yard's Honourable Men
'Don't beat about the bush, ol' boy. Tell me what's so important?' came Edward's disgruntled voice. By the sound of Fred's voice it sounded urgent. Fred seemed oddly vague on the phone. Usually, he would blabber on and on about the case ...
Kevin Edwards, 2011
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The View from the Helm: Leading the American University ...
Not being one to beat about the bush, I said that I had made a personal commitment that if I were going to remain in the search until the end, it would be with the understanding that if offered the position, I would accept it—but with one caveat: ...
James J. Duderstadt, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH»

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FESTIVAL OF CHICHESTER: Dawn Gracie goes vintage
Let's not beat about the bush. It's a great marketing opportunity. Much as I would like to say it warms my heart to take part, it is a really good PR ... «Chichester Observer, Jul 15»
2
UCD remain outsiders to advance despite unlikely victory
James Masters didn't beat about the bush when he criticised Brian Cuthbert on Twitter recently. Offaly's Anton Sullivan tussles with Kildare's ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
3
O'Flaherty drags wasteful Lilywhites over the line
Eamonn Sweeney James Masters didn't beat about the bush when he criticised Brian Cuthbert on Twitter recently. There was no hedging or ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Cuthbert question will be answered today
James Masters didn't beat about the bush when he criticised Brian Cuthbert on Twitter recently. There was no hedging or hinting from the ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Kavanagh hits the mark to see Longford home
Eamonn Sweeney James Masters didn't beat about the bush when he criticised Brian Cuthbert on Twitter recently. There was no hedging or ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Wozniacki keen to end long wait
James Masters didn't beat about the bush when he criticised Brian Cuthbert on Twitter recently. Offaly's Anton Sullivan tussles with Kildare's ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Confirmed: Arsenal star Podolski seals move to Galatasaray
James Masters didn't beat about the bush when he criticised Brian Cuthbert on Twitter recently. Offaly's Anton Sullivan tussles with Kildare's ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Hearts claim win over Shelbourne
James Masters didn't beat about the bush when he criticised Brian Cuthbert on Twitter recently. Offaly's Anton Sullivan tussles with Kildare's ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Ireland make history as they win Regions Cup for first time
James Masters didn't beat about the bush when he criticised Brian Cuthbert on Twitter recently. Offaly's Anton Sullivan tussles with Kildare's ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Bee and Honey day at Stockwood Park something to get buzzed for
"From the previous events we have done, people have been interested in joining but we do not beat about the bush, we tell people that it's not ... «Luton On Sunday, Jul 15»

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