Sentences with phrase «change of subject»

He will also reveal his own fall back plan for when these words are met with silence and a quick change of subject.

It is an abrupt change of subject, to which she might object.

A sudden change of subject, or the direct approach, would have turned a lightbulb on in my head.

After a brief interval in which he talked about «regime forces harassing civilian vessels trying to get into Misrata» - a drastic change of subject from a cosy quiet upcoming wedding in Nottingham, I'm sure you'll agree - Miliband said it was «a day I'm very much looking forward to».

This fact is only made worse by allowing players to select what to say next, frequently leading to jarring changes of subject and conversations that flow as well as mud uphill.

Shaped by the process of portraiture, the films respond to the physical and emotional changes of their subjects, creating documents that fuse representations of self and place.

His use of language and swift changes of subject still delight; his intelligence and knowledge of so many topics bowls me over.

The artists could then assess the effectiveness with which they had captured the postures, movements, and rhythmic changes of their subject.

«Hey, friend, oh, yes, I bought some new fabric, [head turns away from fabric to indicate change of subject] would you like some coffee?»

When Austen wrote about it in a letter (to her sister Cassandra, January 29, 1813), she said she intended «to write of something else; — it shall be a complete change of subject — Ordination.»

This misinterpretation leads to a generic response that generates a disinterested look on the other person's face or a quick change of subject.

Switching conversational topics sounds innocent enough, but in the hands of a master manipulator, a change of subject becomes a means to avoid accountability.

Under the rules of context, the command against «sacrificing children» is signaling a change of subject matter.

Okay now another change of subject because I have lots of thoughts — we are going to register for our baby shower tonight!!

I keep sketchbooks and lists too, just in case I ever feel like a quick about turn and a change of subject.

The choices in responding, if with more than a polite smile and change of subject, must depend on whether the person is curious or has judgments.

He held his head down, pausing neither for breath nor for a change of subject.

Deflect with a non-answer, followed with a change of subject.

Smits then pushed for a change of subject.

If there is one book composed on the theme, a change of subject is all together.

Change of subject, change of technique, change of display.