How to Pronounce "off on a sidetrack"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsaɪdˌtɹæk
AWF AWN uh SYED-trak
ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /sˈaɪdtɹæk
OF ON uh SYED-trak
Definition
To start talking or thinking about something unrelated to the main topic; to become distracted from the main point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsaɪdˌtɹæk
British English
ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /sˈaɪdtɹæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF AWN uh SYED-trak
UK
OF ON uh SYED-trak
Listen in Context
Sorry, I went off on a sidetrack during my answer.
Let's not get off on a sidetrack during the meeting.
She often goes off on a sidetrack when telling stories.
We keep getting off on a sidetrack, can we focus on the main question?