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Real-life examples
  • I asked where my hoodie went and he started on about traffic and weather. I went, stop beating around the bush, did you nick it?
  • Stop beating around the bush and just tell me if I got the job.
  • Mate, stop beating around the bush. Did you crash the car or not?
  • Quit beating around the bush and tell me why HR wants a meeting at 4.
  • Why are you giving me the scenic route, mate? Stop beating around the bush and tell me if you texted your ex.
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    We check it We make sure people really say it and that it isn't already here under another spelling.
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    It goes live with your name It enters the dictionary and your Magikito profile, setines included.
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    And we polish it We add its tone, where it comes from when that's known, and its sibling expressions.

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