Sentence examples for a bit off subject from inspiring English sources

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a bit off

The phrase "a bit off subject" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that a topic or comment strays from the main subject of discussion.
Example: "While your point is interesting, it's a bit off subject from what we were discussing earlier."
Alternatives: "somewhat irrelevant" or "not quite on topic".

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Here are my six suggestions (our final talking point is a bit off subject, just because) for President Obama to have at the ready, in case he wants to get all enraged on Chip Reid any time soon.

Huffington Post

QUESTION FROM WINN CARROLL: A bit off subject, but, Adam, I just got done reading "From Paris to the Moon" and loved it.

The New Yorker

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Auditors think something smells a bit off.

The Economist

"We were a bit off.

The Guardian - Sport

It's again a bit off the beaten track.

Yale University

We were a little bit shy with our passing and maybe a bit off the pace.

Independent

The title reflects the album's sound: a bit off.

The New Yorker

But, then, the whole thing is a bit off.

The New Yorker

Granted, some of the predictions were a bit off.

The New Yorker

But Mr. Romney's math is a bit off.

The New York Times

The fortune-tellers were a bit off.

Forbes

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