Don't beat around the bush and tell me frankly what you think of my proposition. Here 'beat around the bush' means?

1. To avoid taking about what is important
2. To talk through
3. Making excuses
4. None of these

The idiom “beat around the bush” means to avoid addressing the main topic directly, often by speaking evasively or using unnecessary details. Originating from medieval hunting where assistants would beat bushes to flush out game without directly engaging, the phrase now describes conversational avoidance. It implies wasting time on peripheral matters instead of confronting what truly needs discussion, often causing frustration for listeners seeking direct communication.