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Go all round the houses

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Verb Flexibility

Can be modified with different verbs to emphasize the indirectness, such as 'talk,' 'walk,' or 'explain'.

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She talked all round the houses before getting to her point.
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British Origin

Particularly British in usage; may not be understood by English speakers from other regions.

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When I said 'go all round the houses,' my American friend was confused.
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Not Literal

It's a figure of speech, so it doesn't mean someone is physically going around houses.

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He went all round the houses but didn't actually visit anyone's home.
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