Phrases Phrases for Handling Awkward Situations

Let's not get bogged down in details.

C1

Meaning

Let's avoid getting stuck on minor points.

Examples

  • John: 'This specific data point is slightly off...'<br>
  • Alice: 'Let's not get bogged down in details. The overall trend is clear.'
  • John: 'Let's not get bogged down in details. The content is the priority.'
  • Alice: 'The font size on this report is inconsistent...'<br>