B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Menare il can per l'aia
To beat around the bush
Literal Translation
"To lead the dog around the threshing floor"
What it means
To avoid getting to the point in a business discussion
Example in context
"Smettila di menare il can per l'aia e dimmi quanto vuoi per questo lavoro."
"Stop beating around the bush and tell me how much you want for this job."
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