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    off-topic

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    A2
    adj.AdjectiveNot relevant to the subject under discussion.
    The discussion became off-topic when someone mentioned their vacation plans.
    adv.AdverbIn a way that is not relevant to the subject under discussion.
    He started speaking off-topic during the meeting.
    n.NounA comment or contribution that is not relevant to the current discussion.
    That's an off-topic comment; let's stick to the agenda.

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    Commonly used text abbreviations in English | Learn English with Cambridge

    03:55Commonly used text abbreviations in English | Learn English with Cambridge
    • We use this when you're adding something or bringing something up that's off-topic.

      We use this when you're adding something or bringing something up that's off-topic.

    • We use this when you're adding something or bringing something up that's off topic.

      We use this when you're adding something or bringing something up that's off topic.

    B1

    Easy English Conversation: How to Ask for and Give Instructions

    11:20Easy English Conversation: How to Ask for and Give Instructions
    • I'm getting off topic.

      I'm getting off topic.

    • In many different contexts, but I digress, I'm getting off topic.

      In many different contexts, but I digress, I'm getting off topic.

    A2

    Annoying Orange - AO vs Pear Supercut!

    15:57Annoying Orange - AO vs Pear Supercut!
    • Step one, for realsies, go off topic!

      Step one, for realsies, go off topic!

    • Go off topic.

      Go off topic.

    B2

    IELTS Speaking Band 9 Full Mark Answers - Complete Interview Kolkata India

    23:53IELTS Speaking Band 9 Full Mark Answers - Complete Interview Kolkata India
    • In fact, she even uses an idiom to reflect the topic of the cue card. She says that she had butterflies in her stomach, meaning that she was very nervous. Cleverly, Jalil reflects the topic right away at the beginning, around the middle and again at the end of her response. She says that it was a very nerve-wracking experience, but that it was exhilarating. Keep in mind that for that band nine score, you need to focus on the questions of the cue card. You cannot go off-topic.

      In fact, she even uses an idiom to reflect the topic of the cue card. She says that she had butterflies in her stomach, meaning that she was very nervous. Cleverly, Jalil reflects the topic right away at the beginning, around the middle and again at the end of her response. She says that it was a very nerve-wracking experience, but that it was exhilarating. Keep in mind that for that band nine score, you need to focus on the questions of the cue card. You cannot go off-topic.

    • If you do, there's a good chance the examiner will stop you. One way to save yourself from going off topic is to reflect back on the original question. Talk about a person that made you feel nervous.

      If you do, there's a good chance the examiner will stop you. One way to save yourself from going off topic is to reflect back on the original question. Talk about a person that made you feel nervous.

    B1

    IELTS Speaking test band score 9 with feedback 2022

    20:22IELTS Speaking test band score 9 with feedback 2022
    • You gave the answer, and then you went on to your off-topic, particularly with the, particularly with the discussion, uh, side of things, which is absolutely fine.

      You gave the answer, and then you went on to your off-topic, particularly with the, particularly with the discussion, uh, side of things, which is absolutely fine.

    • You gave the answer, and then you went on to your off-topic, particularly with the, particularly with the discussion, uh, side of things, which is absolutely fine.

      You gave the answer, and then you went on to your off-topic, particularly with the, particularly with the discussion, uh, side of things, which is absolutely fine.

    A2

    IELTS Speaking Task 2 - How to succeed

    19:40IELTS Speaking Task 2 - How to succeed
    • they go off topic; they don't stay organized. So your notes are very important because they

      they go off topic; they don't stay organized. So your notes are very important because they

    • and they go off-topic.

      and they go off-topic.

    A2

    IELTS Speaking Task 3 - How to get a high score

    14:25IELTS Speaking Task 3 - How to get a high score
    • just keep going. Okay? Don't go off topic. So if you're talking about

      just keep going. Okay? Don't go off topic. So if you're talking about

    • Don't go off-topic.

      Don't go off-topic.

    A2

    9 Band 9 Verbs for IELTS Writing Task - (2018)

    18:359 Band 9 Verbs for IELTS Writing Task - (2018)
    • the reason why is because it creates reader strain I'm going a bit off-topic now but

      the reason why is because it creates reader strain I'm going a bit off-topic now but

    • I'm going a bit off topic now, but it's useful.

      I'm going a bit off topic now, but it's useful.

    B1

    IELTS Speaking Exam - How to Get Band 7

    16:48IELTS Speaking Exam - How to Get Band 7
    • You go off topic.

      You go off topic.

    • You go off-topic.

      You go off-topic.

    B1

    BUSINESS ENGLISH 25 FAST TOP ENGLISH PHRASES FOR ADVANCED FLUENCY

    08:19BUSINESS ENGLISH 25 FAST TOP ENGLISH PHRASES FOR ADVANCED FLUENCY
    • We have on topic or on track, and off topic or off track.

      We have on topic or on track, and off topic or off track.

    • Expressions we have on topic or on track and off topic or off track so we want to stay on

      Expressions we have on topic or on track and off topic or off track so we want to stay on

    A2