拐弯抹角

拐弯抹角:

Literally means:

turn around the corner; beat about the bush.

Actually means:

It figuratively means talking or writing in a round-about way instead of expressing oneself directly. It usually implies that one is not frank or outspoken.

拐弯抹角，比喻说话或写文章绕弯子，不直截了当。多含有不直率的意味。