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Um den heißen Brei herumreden
Literally 'to talk around the hot porridge,' it describes someone who avoids getting to the point of a conversation. Germans value directness, so this is often used as a criticism.
Examples in context
Rede nicht so lange um den heißen Brei.
Don't beat around the bush for so long.
Er redet immer um den heißen Brei herum.
He is always beating around the bush.
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