Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go off at a tangent'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go off at a tangent'.

A. To speak clearly

B. To end a speech

C. To suddenly start talking about something different

D. To follow the topic

Answer: Option C

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It means to digress abruptly.

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