The digression in the conversation wasn't subtle.
To digress means to stray away or deviate from a topic in a conversation or argument.
Working in this job was a digression from his long term goals.
yes you can put in a sentence
"Speaking of summer vacation, I can't wait to go to the beach next weekend." This sentence is a digression from the main point of the passage and introduces a topic unrelated to the main focus.
The maximum sentence for indecent assault (sexual assault) is 20 years. This means that the sentence is at the digression of the judge, but by federal law it is not allowed to exceed 20 years.
Digression
DIGRESSION - a turning aside; getting off the main subject
A turning aside from the subject at hand.
when you are signalling to the reader that you are making a digression
Digression
is a section of a composition or speech that is an intentional change of subject. In Classical rhetoric since Corax of Syracuse, especially in Institutio Oratoria of Quintilian, the digression was a regular part of any oration or composition.
Giving a long description of a setting
A writer can avoid digression by staying focused on the main topic or thesis of their writing. They should outline their key points and organize their ideas logically to maintain coherence. Editing and revising can also help remove any unnecessary or tangential information that might lead to digression.