English expression: That’s beside the point!

Dialogue

Stephen

: Hey Michael; get over here! How was today’s test?
Michael: As usual; I blew it! I told you French is just over my head.

Stephen: If you didn’t cut class frequently, you’d do better. Above all, you’re always messing around and slacking off. No wonder!

Michael: In short; I can’t stand the teacher. She takes side and favors Linda over others. That’s not fair.

Stephen: That’s beside the point! Why don’t you study hard and turn the tables on them? Then, we’ll see if she’s unfair.

Michael: Oh! My stomach hurts; I’m gonna throw up.


Vocabulary

Get over here: used for telling someone to come. Blow something; to ruin or waste something.

Over one’s head: beyond someone's ability to understand.

Cut class: to absent oneself from a class; to miss classes on purpose.

Mess around: behave in a silly or playful way.

Slack off: to do something with less effort or energy.

Can’t stand: to dislike; to hate.

Take sides: to support one person or opinion over another.

Beside the point: not relevant; not important.

Turn the tables: to change a situation so that you now have an advantage.

Throw up: to vomit.