go off on a tangent
idiom
Pronunciation: ɡoʊ ɔːf ɒn ə ˈtæn.dʒənt
Definition
Depart suddenly from the main subject of a conversation or discussion to pursue an unrelated or less important point.
Examples
Please stick to the agenda and try not to go off on a tangent during the meeting.
She often goes off on a tangent when she gets excited about a new topic.
We were discussing the budget, but he went off on a tangent about his weekend plans.
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