DERAIL THE CONVERSATION

Definition: To cause a conversation to deviate from its original topic or purpose, often intentionally leading it astray or off course.

Synonyms: Shift Focus, Redirect Attention, Change Subject, Steer Discussion, Off-topic

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The unexpected news about a UFO sighting managed to derail the conversation about gardening.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: Good morning, Sarah. I wanted to discuss the quarterly sales report during this meeting.B: Certainly, John. Before we dive into that, I have a quick update on our upcoming marketing campaign that I think is relevant.A: Oh, okay. Please go ahead, but let's not derail the conversation for too long.B: Of course. Our marketing team has finalized the campaign strategy, and we're planning a launch next month. This ties directly into our sales projections for Q3.A: Thanks for the update. Let's circle back to the sales report now.
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