auf den Busch klopfen
to approach a topic indirectly or test the waters
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In a sentence
Der Journalist klopft auf den Busch, um mehr über den Skandal zu erfahren.
How it is used
Means to approach a topic indirectly or test the waters. Colloquial/idiomatic. Use in a job interview: 'Der Chef klopft auf den Busch, ob ich wechseln will.' Nuance: implies cautious probing, not full avoidance.
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