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Address hand. Don't beat about the bush! (4,8)

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I believe the answer is:

talk straight

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'don't beat about the bush' is the definition.
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'address hand' is the wordplay.
'address' becomes 'talk' (both can mean a formal speech or presentation).
'hand' becomes 'straight' (poker).
'talk'+'straight'='TALK STRAIGHT'

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