Say something in a roundabout way

Meaning:

• When you say something in a roundabout way, you imply something without actually saying it; you speak indirectly and use circumlocution.

Example sentence:

Wow! Did he finally say he loved you? - Well, he did but in a roundabout way. He said he'd like to stay with me forever.


Questions for you to answer:

1. Do you always speak directly or do you sometimes have to say things in a roundabout way? In what situations?
2. What might be the reasons why people say things in a roundabout way?
3. What can happen when somebody speaks in a roundabout way about something very important?
4. Is it always good to speak directly?