salirse por la tangente
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salirse por la tangente
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to go off on a tangent
Mi padre a veces comienza a decirnos una historia sobre la guerra o algo y luego se sale por la tangente.My dad sometimes starts telling us a story about the war or something, and then he goes off on a tangent.
b. to beat around the bush
Deja de salirte por la tangente y contesta mi pregunta.Stop beating around the bush and answer my questions.
c. to dodge the issue
Le hicieron una pregunta directa sobre el escándalo y se salió por la tangente.They asked him a direct question about the scandal, and he dodged the issue.
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