Go off on a tangent meaning
What does the saying 'Go off on a tangent' mean?
Idiom: Go off on a tangent
Meaning:
If someone goes off on a tangent, they change the subject completely in the middle of a conversation or talk.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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