irrelevant response
[/ɪˈrɛləvənt rɪˈspɒns/]
nounpl: irrelevant responses
resposta irrelevante
1. A reply or answer that does not address the question asked or is not connected to the topic being discussed
When asked about the budget, his irrelevant response about the weather frustrated everyone in the meeting.
Quando perguntado sobre o orçamento, sua resposta irrelevante sobre o tempo frustrou todos na reunião.
2. A statement or comment that lacks importance or bearing on the matter at hand
The judge ruled the witness's testimony an irrelevant response and struck it from the record.
O juiz considerou o depoimento da testemunha uma resposta irrelevante e o retirou do registro.
In Brazilian business culture, calling out an 'irrelevant response' is generally done tactfully to maintain relationships, often using phrases like 'mas isso não é exatamente...' (but that's not exactly...). In American contexts, directness is more accepted. In Portugal, similar formality applies but with emphasis on appropriateness to the moment.
NYC Slang
that's not it / way off / missing the point / not hearing it
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