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speak around

Phrasal-verb Conversation

Meaning

to discuss a topic without addressing it directly

Example Sentences

"He tends to speak around the real issue instead of confronting it."

Related Expressions

break out of

to free yourself from a negative emotional state

smooth over conflicts

to reduce tension after a disagreement

step up

to take more responsibility or show initiative when needed

cut out of

to remove something unwanted from a situation or process

shift to

to move or change focus, method, or responsibility

pass away

to die