beside the mark

beside the mark

Tangential or insignificant to the main issue being discussed. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the mark because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the mark—let's get back to the topic at hand. A: "Hey, we're talking about how you got caught sneaking in last night—my role in any of that is beside the mark!" B: "I'm not so sure it is! Mom and Dad, what do you think?"

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beside the mark

Beside the point; irrelevant.

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