Off the subject Meaning in English
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsəbdʒɪkt/, /səbˈdʒɛkt
AWF thuh SUHB-jikt or suhb-JEKT
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt
OF thuh SUB-jikt
Definition
If something is 'off the subject,' it is not related to the main topic being discussed or considered.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal; often used to politely guide conversations back to the main point or signal that someone is talking about something irrelevant. Variants include 'off topic.' Common in meetings, classes, and discussions.
Spanish: fuera del temaPortuguese (BR): fora do assuntoPortuguese (PT): fora do assuntoChinese (Simplified): 离题Chinese (Traditional): 離題Hindi: मुख्य विषय से हटकरArabic: خارج الموضوعBengali: বিষয়ের বাইরে - প্রসঙ্গের বাইরেRussian: не по теме - отклоняться от темыJapanese: 話が逸れる - 本題から外れるVietnamese: lạc đề - ngoài chủ đềKorean: 주제에서 벗어나다 - 본론에서 벗어나다Turkish: konudan sapmak - konu dışıUrdu: موضوع سے ہٹ کر - غیر متعلقIndonesian: di luar topik - menyimpang dari topik
Example Sentences
Try not to go off the subject during your presentation.
basic
Talking about the weather is off the subject right now.
basic
Let’s not get off the subject and focus on our homework.
basic
Sorry, that was a bit off the subject—let’s get back to what we were discussing.
natural
Questions about last week's game are off the subject for this meeting.
natural
He tends to go off the subject when he gets excited.
natural