hide-and-seek; be deliberately evasive
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
hide-and-seek (children's game where one player covers their eyes and tries to catch others)
One of the most popular children's games worldwide; the seeker is typically called '鬼' (ghost) in Chinese.
The children are playing hide-and-seek in the park.
When I was young, I loved playing hide-and-seek with my friends the most.
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They decided to play a game of hide-and-seek in the classroom.
Hide-and-seek is a children's game that is popular all over the world.
He hides very well and is always the last one to be found when playing hide-and-seek.
verb
to be deliberately elusive or evasive; to beat around the bush
Metaphorical extension of the game concept; implies that someone is avoiding direct communication or being intentionally vague. Often used in informal contexts with a slightly accusatory tone.
Stop beating around the bush with me and just tell me the answer directly.
He always likes to be evasive when speaking, making it impossible to guess his real thoughts.
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Stop hiding the truth; we all want to know what really happened.
On this issue, the government can no longer play hide-and-seek with the public.
Please don't play games with me; I'm busy and don't have time to guess what you're thinking.