off the topic
Example Sentences
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I wanted him to get so ridiculous and off the topic that only his anger was coming through about something that made no sense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
That was kind of my sleight of hand to get us out of the room, off the topic, and moving forward before we got this disastrous order.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 21, 2022
I honestly think it would be easier to herd cats than keep them off the topic of their lifelong passion for their work.
From Slate ● May 6, 2022
Judge Jean-Louis Peries repeatedly told Abdeslam that he was straying off the topic of the hearing, and eventually cut off his microphone.
From Reuters ● Sep. 9, 2021
Crowley kept shifting off the topic onto his own prowess, patting himself on the breast and claiming all the credit for getting Latisan off his job.
From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Day, Holman
