Stop 'beating around the bush' and tell me why you're here.
The 'bushes' [='shrubs'] in my yard need to be trimmed.
She recently spent several weeks in 'the bush'.
(..) I took his photo once as he talked to my parents about his border flowers. - Hey, Mom! - You really should have a cup of coffee with us sometime. I was aiming for the bushes when he got in the way. Thanks for the flower. He stepped out of nowhere and ruined the shot. What have you (..)2009 The Lovely Bones