Beside the point

B2

What does "Beside the point" mean?

irrelevant to the topic

"Beside the point" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

That's besides the point.

Breaking Bad S2E4

Seemed like an obvious goal-tend, but that's besides the point.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E22

That's beside the point.

Gossip Girl S1E17

That is beside the point!

Modern Family S7E12

Googly eyes are actually kind of sexy, but that's beside...

New Girl S2E14

That is entirely beside the point!

Sherlock S4E3

"Beside the point" in TV shows & movies

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