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side issue
[/saɪd ˈɪʃuː/]
noun
pl: side issues
questão secundária
1.
A matter or problem that is less important than the main topic being discussed or considered
Whether we use blue or green paint is just a side issue; the important thing is to finish the project on time.
Se usamos tinta azul ou verde é apenas uma questão secundária; o importante é terminar o projeto no prazo.
2.
A tangential or peripheral concern that distracts from the primary focus
The CEO argued that the office location was a side issue compared to increasing company profits.
O CEO argumentou que a localização do escritório era uma questão secundária comparada ao aumento dos lucros da empresa.
Synonyms
minor issue
secondary matter
peripheral concern
tangential point
nonessential matter
Antonyms
main issue
primary concern
central matter
key point
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
questão secundária
most common usage
General Brazilian
assunto lateral
alternative phrasing
Portugal
questão menor
common alternative in European Portuguese
Portugal
matéria secundária
more formal register
Related Idioms & Phrases
miss the point
lose sight of the main issue
get sidetracked
lose the thread
get distracted by the small stuff
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