ходить вокруг да около
Meaning: To avoid speaking plainly; to approach a subject indirectly or evasively.
Language: Russian
Literally: to walk around yes and near
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The image is of circling around something without ever reaching it directly, reflecting the speaker's reluctance to be straightforward.
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