逃避问题英文短语

Oh, you know, that one time I was in a meeting and the boss brought up a tough issue. Instead of diving in, I started playing with my pen and looking at the clock, trying to avoid the spotlight. I guess I was guilty of "sweeping under the rug" or "brushing it off" without really dealing with it. And then, as I was walking back to my desk, I overheard a colleague mention "skating over the problem" or "glossing over the details." It's funny how we all have these little phrases to describe our reluctance to face the music, isn't it?

Avoid the issue, sidestep the problem, duck the question, steer clear of the topic, turn a blind eye to, play down the problem, give a brush-off, skirt around the subject, bypass the issue, play hot potato with.