What is another word for dancing around?
Pronunciation: [dˈansɪŋ ɐɹˈa͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
When someone is "dancing around" a topic, they are avoiding it, or circumventing it. There are several synonyms for this phrase, including beating around the bush, skirting the issue, sidestepping, evading, dodging, and eluding. All of these words imply a sense of avoiding direct confrontation or discussion, and instead, trying to move the conversation away from a particular subject. Whether it's because the person is uncomfortable discussing the issue or they simply do not want to address it, the act of "dancing around" can be frustrating for those who are trying to have a straightforward conversation.
