To beat around the bush (tl. Paliguyligoy)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Huwag kang paliguyligoy, sabihin mo na ang katotohanan.
Don't beat around the bush, just tell the truth.
Context: daily life
Siya ay madalas na paliguyligoy kapag may mga tanong.
He often beats around the bush when there are questions.
Context: daily life
Ayaw kong paliguyligoy sa mga sagot.
I don’t want to beat around the bush with the answers.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan ay paliguyligoy siya dahil natatakot siyang masaktan ang damdamin ng iba.
Sometimes, he beats around the bush because he is afraid of hurting others' feelings.
Context: social situation
Mas mabuti pang harapin ang sitwasyon kaysa paliguyligoy.
It is better to face the situation than to beat around the bush.
Context: advice
Tinuruan akong huwag paliguyligoy sa mga negosasyon.
I was taught not to beat around the bush during negotiations.
Context: business

Advanced (C1-C2)

Hindi mo dapat paliguyligoy sa mga tao na may mataas na inaasahan.
You shouldn't beat around the bush with people who have high expectations.
Context: business
Ang mga mambabatas ay madalas na paliguyligoy sa mga sensitibong isyu.
Lawmakers often beat around the bush when discussing sensitive issues.
Context: politics
Sa mga argumentong ito, mahalaga ang tuwid na pagsasalita at hindi paliguyligoy.
In these arguments, straightforward speech is essential, and not beating around the bush.
Context: debate

Synonyms

  • pagsisinungaling
  • paligoy-ligoy