Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-off-at-a-tangent
idiom
/ɡoʊ ɒf æt ə ˈtæn.dʒənt/
Definition
To start discussing something that is not related to the main topic.
Examples
- During the meeting, Sarah went off at a tangent about her vacation plans, leaving everyone confused.
- He tends to go off at a tangent when discussing politics, bringing up unrelated issues.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone diverges from the main subject of a conversation or discussion.
Synonyms
- digress
- diverge
- veer off
