Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to change the subject
phrase
/tə tʃeɪndʒ ðə ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/
Definition
To shift the focus of a conversation from one topic to another.
Examples
- When the discussion got uncomfortable, she decided to change the subject to the weather.
- He often changes the subject when asked about his personal life.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone wants to avoid discussing a certain topic or to redirect the flow of discussion to a different subject.
Synonyms
- shift the topic
- redirect the conversation
- switch subjects
