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Complete the sentence below by supplying the appropriate idiomatic expression that correctly fits the context.

Cevap:Rather than addressing the main cause of the financial discrepancy directly, the treasurer continued to 【beat about the bush】 during the panel inquiry.

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The idiomatic expression that correctly completes the sentence is 'beat about the bush' (or 'beat around the bush').
The idiom 'beat about the bush' (or 'beat around the bush') means to speak evasively or approach a subject indirectly to avoid talking about the main issue, perfectly fitting the context of avoiding direct answers during an inquiry.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The sentence contrasts direct addressing of a core financial issue with evasive behavior during a panel inquiry.
Understanding contextual contrast helps pinpoint the exact figurative meaning required.
2
Select the idiom that denotes evasive or indirect communication
The expression 'beat about the bush' means to talk around a topic evasively without coming to the main point.
This idiom matches the required grammatical function and contextual meaning.

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