ne pas y aller par quatre chemins

French

Etymology

Literally, "not to go about it in four ways".

Verb

ne pas y aller par quatre chemins

(figuratively, informal) not to beat around the bush, go straight to the point
Synonyms: ne pas y aller de main morte, ne pas y aller avec le dos de la cuillère

Conjugation

see aller

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