Say something in a roundabout way

Talk in circles / Hem and haw


Parlare per enigmi

Girarci attorno


Meanings
To be hesitant and indecisive; to avoid committing oneself

Examples
Don't say it in a roundabout way, say it straight!
Non parlare per enigmi, parla chiaro!

He could be a good politician: he always talks in circles, he says everything and he says nothing at the same time
Sarebbe un ottimo uomo politico: parla sempre per enigmi, gira attorno all'argomento, dice tutto e non dice niente