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What does getting off topic mean?
What does getting off topic mean?
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If you describe something that someone says or writes as off topic, you mean that it is not relevant to the current discussion; used especially of discussions on the internet. Sometimes something that makes no sense, is completely off topic, or just utterly stupid gets the best laughs.
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- English (US)
Off topic: sin relación con el tema, que no tiene que ver, que no viene al caso, sin relación al tema, fuera de lugar
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Not relevant to the subject being discussed.
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Hablando de algo que no tiene que ver con la tema principal
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@Gregpwx@Tashi_monkey@gditto_guy@btsarmy_jin so can I say.
*we're getting off topic we were talking about anxiety and now we're talking about depression.
*we're getting off topic we were talking about anxiety and now we're talking about depression.
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@HDGD No, anxiety and depression are connected enough.
Maybe if you were talking about anxiety and started talking about sports.
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@Gregpwx you got the point right it doesn't matter if I'm talking about raspberries and blackberries both are the same fruit but taste different same with depression and anxiety both are the same in terma of mental illness but the symptoms are different ...
got it now?
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@HDGD I recommend saying simply “We’re getting off topic.” It is not necessary to describe what people are now talking about, if you do not want to.
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@btsarmy_jin@gditto_guy@Tashi_monkey@Gregpwx thanks can u please help me with something else can u show me the USAGES of each of these please
(at-in-on-by/for-to/from-of- with-to)-
(at-in-on-by/for-to/from-of- with-to)-
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@HDGD There are many, many usages. Too many to cover. I will give sample sentences.
At
I’m at the store. I’m at the park. I’m at home. I’m at work. I’m mad at you. Don’t raise your voice at me. I’m looking at you. My phone is at the bottom of the river. Take a cab at Powell and Market. I am busy at noon. I will call you at 2.
In
I’m in a cave. I’m in the car. I’m in the water. I’m in the pool. My phone is in my bag. I live in Spain. I will see you in the morning. It never rains in July. It is too hot in the summer. I was born in 1975. The milk is in the fridge.
On
My phone is on my desk. I will see you on the morning of October 20. I’m sitting on the couch.
By
I’m by the entrance. I moved my couch by myself. My hotel is by the sea. A painting by Picasso.
For
I’m looking for my phone. I’m waiting for my friend. I will ask for a new computer.
To
I walked to the store. I swam to the shore. I work from 9 to 5. I’ll get to your question soon. I want to learn English. Give it to me. This book belongs to me.
From
Take this chocolate away from me. I got an email from a friend. When does the flight from San Francisco arrive? The store is open from 8 to 6 every day. I learned it from you. I’m from Spain. Stay 6 feet away from me.
Of
You are one of us. This is a photo of my dog. Can I please have a cup of coffee? Think of me.
With
Come with me. I agree with you. Who is that cute girl with the umbrella? I’m not angry with you. I love working with you. Please don’t eat with your hands.
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@Tashi_monkey also when talking about level or numbers.
*I'm on 7 grade OR I'm in 7 grade*
*I'm on my third session OR I'm in my third session*
*she's on her period OR she's in her period*
*I'm on 7 grade OR I'm in 7 grade*
*I'm on my third session OR I'm in my third session*
*she's on her period OR she's in her period*
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@Tashi_monkey I'm sorry if I'm asking too much but this is very important. 😅🙏
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@Tashi_monkey ok now this is confusing because for example when I ask for gas I say and everyone say
"can I get 20 dollars ON number 5"
but you're saying "IN 7th grade" and "on her period"
why? I mean you said on her period with ON but why IN 7th grade ..
"can I get 20 dollars ON number 5"
but you're saying "IN 7th grade" and "on her period"
why? I mean you said on her period with ON but why IN 7th grade ..
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@Tashi_monkey that's what I meant when I said levels or numbers can u explain me that further please
@Tashi_monkey that's what I meant when I said levels or numbers can u explain me that further please
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@HDGD "can I get 20 dollars ON number 5" Here you are talking about position. “On” is used to indicate position.
but you're saying "IN 7th grade" and "on her period". “In 7th grade” - in a moment in time, within a certain time period.
why? I mean you said on her period with ON but why IN 7th grade .. Oh, sorry I thought you were talking about a menstrual period. If you mean “She is in her class” (she is taking a class and she is in it right now) then use “in”
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@Tashi_monkey yeah I meant menstrual period..
but 7 grade is a position as well just like 20 dollars on 5
but 7 grade is a position as well just like 20 dollars on 5
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@Tashi_monkey I'm sorry I just want to know are u sure you're not confusing 7 grade I mean is because that's also a position..
I'm sorry I'm not trying to argue I know you're the native and ur trying to help me
but is just that I'm confused because you're saying the 7 grade is not a position just like 20 dollars ON number 5 when getting gas
and I think that it should be I'm ON 7 grade
once again not trying to argue I'm sorry if I bothered u
I'm sorry I'm not trying to argue I know you're the native and ur trying to help me
but is just that I'm confused because you're saying the 7 grade is not a position just like 20 dollars ON number 5 when getting gas
and I think that it should be I'm ON 7 grade
once again not trying to argue I'm sorry if I bothered u
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@HDGD I think you should open a separate question about the use of in and on, and there will be people who can explain it better ☺️
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