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French

Etymology

Literally, to "turn around the pot". Compare Dutch rond de pot draaien.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tuʁ.ne o.tuʁ dy po/
  • France (Lyon):(file)
  • France (Lyon):(file)

Verb

tourner autour du pot

  1. (informal, figuratively) to beat around the bush
    Antonyms: ne pas y aller par quatre chemins, aller droit au but

Conjugation