When we started to discuss theology. Jack was obviously getting far afield from the subject at hand.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
far afield — phrase far away, especially from where you live or are staying The salon attracts clients from as far afield as Swansea. further/farther afield (=longer distances away, especially from home): As Kim became more confident, he began to wander… … Useful english dictionary
far afield — far away, especially from where you live or are staying The salon attracts clients from as far afield as Swansea. further/farther afield (= longer distances away, especially from home): As Kim became more confident, he began to wander further… … English dictionary
far afield — {adj. phr.} Remote; far from the original starting point. * /When we started to discuss theology. Jack was obviously getting far afield from the subject at hand./ … Dictionary of American idioms
far afield — {adj. phr.} Remote; far from the original starting point. * /When we started to discuss theology. Jack was obviously getting far afield from the subject at hand./ … Dictionary of American idioms
far afield — far away … English contemporary dictionary
afield — a|field [ ə fild ] adverb far afield far away, especially from where you live or are staying: The salon attracts clients from as far afield as Vienna. farther afield (=longer distances away, especially from home): As Kim became more confident, he … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
afield — [[t]əfi͟ːld[/t]] 1) PHRASE: oft from PHR Further afield or farther afield means in places or areas other than the nearest or most obvious one. They enjoy participating in a wide variety of activities, both locally and further afield... You are… … English dictionary
afield — a|field [əˈfi:ld] adv far/further/farthest afield far away, especially from home ▪ They were exporting as far afield as Alexandria. ▪ students who come from further afield … Dictionary of contemporary English
afield — /euh feeld /, adv. 1. abroad; away from home. 2. off the beaten path; far and wide: to go afield in one s reading. 3. off the mark: His criticism was totally afield. 4. in or to the field or countryside. 5. beyond the range or field of one s… … Universalium
afield — adverb far afield far away, especially from home: Don t go too far afield or you ll get lost … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
