This conversation is fascinating, but I don't want to sidetrack from our main purpose.

He tried to sidetrack the discussion.

Nash's social life got sidetracked by COVID, but she said she was still able to see some of her friends on campus and grab meals while sitting six feet apart.

Don't get sidetracked.

Don't judge yourself for getting sidetracked.

I got sidetracked.

Sorry, I know you've been sidetracked by the issue many times, but I have a question.

If you get sidetracked, bring yourself back as soon as you notice it.

Mr. Suzuki's classes are interesting, but his stories always get sidetracked, so we never make any good progress in our textbooks.

Tom got sidetracked.