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stray from the point
[/streɪ frəm ðə pɔɪnt/]
verb phrase
sair do assunto
1.
to deviate from the main topic or subject being discussed; to go off-topic
The speaker began to stray from the point and talked about unrelated matters.
O palestrante começou a sair do assunto e falou sobre questões não relacionadas.
2.
to lose focus on what is important or relevant
Let's not stray from the point; we need to focus on solving the problem.
Não vamos sair do assunto; precisamos focar em resolver o problema.
NYC Slang
go off the rails
Synonyms
go off-topic
digress
wander off
deviate from the subject
lose the thread
Antonyms
stay on topic
stick to the point
maintain focus
keep on track
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sair do assunto
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
sair do assunto
standard usage
São Paulo
sair do assunto
standard usage
Portugal
afastar-se do tema
slightly more formal preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
go off on a tangent
get sidetracked
lose the thread of the conversation
beat around the bush
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