be beside the point

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to not be important or closely related to the main thing you are talking about

   You know, that's beside the point.

   That is entirely beside the point!

In the movies · 4

• See, that is beside the point. I am doing good writing!Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018
• You know, that's beside the point.Stargate: The Ark of Truth2008
• That is entirely beside the point!Mary Poppins1964
• Anyway, beside the point.Cast Away2000
• That seemed beside the point,A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote2020
• That's beside the point. We were interrupted.My Best Friend's Wedding1997
• The girl's standing beside it, pointing down the road.Saboteur1942

Learn it in full scenes

• Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018
  • Lee Meets Jack Hock
  • Lee Asks to Be Paid in Cash
  • Lee Tells Jack Her Secret

From the same entry

• beside yourself

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