Meaning of 'Beside the point'
What does the saying 'Beside the point' mean?
Idiom: Beside the point
Meaning:
If something is beside the point, it's not relevant to the matter being discussed or considered.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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