Definition of Tangent
a line of thought that is off topic
Examples of Tangent in a sentence
When my uncle is drunk, he will talk about one subject for a moment and then go off on a tangent about a completely different topic. 🔊
It surprised everyone when our history teacher went off on a tangent about physics. 🔊
Even though the author goes off on a tangent several times in his latest book, he still tells an intriguing story about his years in the military. 🔊
The professor’s habit of going from one tangent to another makes it very hard for me to learn. 🔊
Instead of going off on a tangent, you should try sticking to one subject during your presentations. 🔊
The witness had the jury in his hand until he went off on a tangent about a government conspiracy. 🔊
When my mother is angry, she will complain about one thing and then go on a tangent about a totally different item. 🔊
It is difficult to have a conversation with Cindy because she always goes off on a tangent and then forgets her initial topic. 🔊
Since Larry knows he often flies off on a tangent when speaking, he always prepares a strict outline to follow. 🔊
The life insurance salesman lost my attention when he went off on a tangent about his five children. 🔊
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