to avoid talking about the main topic
主題を避けること (shudai o sakeru koto)
"Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened."
"遠回しにせず、何が起こったのか教えてください。" (Tōmawashi ni sezu, nani ga okotta no ka oshiete kudasai.)
being careful with small amounts of money but careless with...
to go with someone to say goodbye when they leave
to be extremely determined to defeat or punish someone
to remain calm and not get too emotional
a peaceful time before trouble begins
to do someone’s job temporarily
