Off on a sidetrack Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To start talking or thinking about something unrelated to the main topic; to become distracted from the main point.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal, figurative. Often used when a discussion, meeting, or thought process loses focus. Common with 'go', 'get', or 'wander'—e.g., 'Let's not get off on a sidetrack.' Can be replaced by 'get off track' or 'go off on a tangent.'
جمل نموذجية
Sorry, I went off on a sidetrack during my answer.
basic
Let's not get off on a sidetrack during the meeting.
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She often goes off on a sidetrack when telling stories.
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We keep getting off on a sidetrack, can we focus on the main question?
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He tends to go off on a sidetrack when he's nervous.
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That random comment took us off on a sidetrack, and we forgot what we were talking about.
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