skirt around . skirt around {v. phr.} To avoid something. "Let's not skirt around the facts," said the attorney to his client. "You must tell me the truth." Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment