| Phrase/Idiom | go off on a tangent |
|---|---|
| Definition | If someone goes off on a tangent, they change the subject completely in the middle of a speech or conversation. |
| Example | It’s difficult to speak a subject in detail to her. She usually goes off on a tangent. |
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