How To Use Beat about In A Sentence
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Without being unrealistic, the British should be upbeat about what lies ahead.
The Sun
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Tell me the truth, don't beat about the bush.
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He beat about the bush without coming to the point.
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The youth team captain remains hugely upbeat about his sides' chances in the upcoming tournament.
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The majority of the UK's managers feel pessimistic about economic growth in the year ahead but remain upbeat about their own businesses.
Times, Sunday Times

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Tom beat about in the sea,trying not to drown.
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However, consumers were more upbeat about their own finances.
Times, Sunday Times
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The industry is upbeat about its prospects despite a difficult few years.
Times, Sunday Times
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Al was surprisingly downbeat about the party.
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But economists remained downbeat about the outlook for the construction sector.
Times, Sunday Times
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Instead of answering my question he began to beat about the bush.
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For one significant reason, the jocular Thomson can afford not to be too downbeat about the Fifers' 8-1 mauling on their own patch last month.
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The bank remains reasonably upbeat about the Irish economy, but is taking a selective approach to its lending, here.
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Garry is upbeat about the club's chances of staying in business.
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It seems fair this should at least be mentioned when we chest-beat about Olympic ultimacy.
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She winced at their infelicities, at the clumsy way they beat about the bush.
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Because the wings beat about once a second, the flight will be anything but smooth.
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Economists are also more upbeat about the broader outlook for earnings.
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That is why he was upbeat about facing Brum.
The Sun
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But as he reflected on his world title tussle the York ace remained upbeat about his silver-medal winning display, which bettered his bronze achievement of two years earlier.
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I am not a person to beat about the bush.
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Most have been part of the discussion for a long time, and it is hard to remain upbeat about recommendations that don't go beyond vague exhortations to improve things.
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He wanted to enlarge the magazine into'a general literary periodical' covering both poetry and fiction and was upbeat about likely sales.
The Times Literary Supplement
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Although upbeat about the response, Ms. Sujatha looked chary of the financial soundness of the association.
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Looking ahead, retailers were less upbeat about the prospects for the outlook for sales volumes in July, with the expected balance dipping to plus 38.
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Proponents of France's antipiracy law remain upbeat about the project.
All Eyes on France as Officials Enforce New Antipiracy Law
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Firms remain upbeat about their business situation.
Times, Sunday Times
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But he took his defeat on the chin and refused to be too downbeat about his performance in his first major final since winning the 2003 Regal Scottish Open.
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Tell me what has happened as it is; don't beat about the bush.
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I meant to be open with him but when it came to it I beat about the bush.
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Instead of answering my question he began to beat about the bush.
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The policemen beat about the whole length of the country for the escape.
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Please get to the point. Don't beat about the bush.
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Tell me what has happened as it is; don't beat about the bush.
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No need to beat about the bush sweetie.
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Tom beat about in the sea,trying not to drown.
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Instead of answering my question he began to beat about the bush.
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The report stated that while last year was a difficult year, most companies managed to grow their businesses and were quite upbeat about the future.
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It remains upbeat about its prospects.
Times, Sunday Times
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BOGLE ABOUT THE BUSH, beat about the bush, a children's game.
Waverley — Volume 2
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Eliot did not beat about the bush.
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Instead of answering my question he began to beat about the bush.