October 24, 2008
Common Everyday Phrases
off the subject
on the other hand
Arthur: "Amy, how was your discussion today?"
Amy: "Well, someone asked Julie a question, and she got off the subject and started talking about something entirely different. On the other hand, what she was telling us was quite interesting."
off the subject = distracted from the original topic or subject
on the other hand = however, or an introduction to a different opinion
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