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Side-Issue

Definition:

A side-issue refers to a tangential or less significant matter that is distinct from the main topic of discussion or concern.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A secondary topic of lesser importance that is not directly related to the main subject.
2. An unrelated or extraneous matter that divertes attention from the main issue.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

He did not want the meeting to stray off the main agenda, so he dismissed any side-issues brought up by the participants.

Local Usage:

In our town council meeting, the mayor suggested discussing side-issues, such as the landscaping of the public park, before addressing the primary issues.

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