irse por la tangente

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin AmericaGeneralneutralcolloquial
- To deviate from the main subject or argument; to digress in speech or writing.
- To avoid addressing the central issue by introducing an irrelevant topic or line of reasoning.
2.
SpainLatin AmericaGeneralinformalcolloquial
- To take an unexpected or irrelevant course of action; to stray from an intended plan or objective.

Examples:

ES: Quincy solía irse por la tangente.
EN: Now he used to... Quincy'd go off on a tangent.

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