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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "leh" (as in "let") + "BWEHL" + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

To beat around the bush, to avoid getting to the point. In Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, darle vuelta describes someone who dances around a topic instead of addressing it directly, usually to dodge an uncomfortable question or conversation.

Examples

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what actually happened.

The politician dances around every hard question.

Regional synonyms

A person with emotionally damaging behaviors: manipulation, extreme jealousy, control, and constant drama. Being tóxico is the biggest red flag in dating.