Talk Like a Native Episode 12: Beat around the bush Kevin: Christine, I wanted to talk to you about something. Christine: Sure, what’s up? Kevin: Well, I’ve been thinking... Christine: Yeah…? Kevin: A lot of things have been on my mind lately. Christine: Okay… please keep going. Kevin: I’m not sure how to say this but… Christine: Oh my god Kevin. Just spit it out* already. Stop beating around the bush. Kevin: I think our podcast is awesome. I’ve been wondering who has been listening to us. Christine: Seriously? That’s all you wanted to say? Kevin: Well yeah, what did you think I was going to say? Christine: I don’t know. I was worried that you were going to tell me you had some sort of terminal illness or something. Kevin: Yeah, I’m sorry for beating around the bush. I just didn’t know how to put all of my feelings into words. Christine: Next time, please just tell me what’s wrong. Kevin: Oh I just realized we haven’t explained what the expression means yet. Christine: ...