take a compass

• 兜圈子

take a compass的用法和样例：

例句

1. He is a master at circumlocution.
   他讲话很会兜圈子。
2. They made a detour to avoid the centre of the town.
   他们绕道避开了城中心。
3. Let's take the devious route home.
   我们绕道回去吧。
4. She always angles for a free ticket.
   她转弯抹角地想要一张免费票。
5. We had to take a tortuous route before we got to the place.
   我们转弯抹角地走了好一会才找到那个地方。