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go off on a tangent Fig. to pursue a somewhat related or irrelevant course while neglecting the main subject. Don't go off on a tangent. Stick to your job. Just as we started talking, Henry went off on a tangent about the high cost of living. go off on a tangent (British, American & Australian) also go off at a tangent (British) to suddenly start talking about a different subject We were talking about property prices and you went off on a tangent. (off) on a tangent suddenly dealing with a completely different matter We were talking about gas prices and you went off on a tangent about your vacation plans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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