Side Issue

Synonyms of side issue

• secondary issue
• tangential issue
• incidental matter

Antonyms of side issue

• main issue
• central issue
• primary concern

Collocations of side issue

minor issue

Frequency: 70 %

The disagreement over the meeting time was just a minor issue.

secondary issue

Frequency: 65 %

The main focus of the project was completing the report on time, the budget was a secondary issue.

peripheral issue

Frequency: 60 %

The discussion about office supplies was a peripheral issue compared to the main agenda.

incidental issue

Frequency: 50 %

The delay in receiving the shipment was an incidental issue that did not affect the overall project timeline.

ancillary issue

Frequency: 45 %

The ancillary issue of office space allocation was resolved quickly.

Idiomatic Expressions for side issue

• Phrase: A side issue
  Meaning: Refers to a minor or less important topic or concern that is brought up in relation to a larger issue.
  Usage: While the main focus of the meeting was the upcoming project deadline, a side issue about office parking was also briefly discussed.