What is Tangent Bell?
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A notional bell that is rung when a discussion has deviated from the intended point, or any useful tributary.
"Alrighty, I'm ringing the Tangent Bell, Heath Ledger's untimely demise has almost no relevance your annual performance review."
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1. a critic (usually of movies) who provides quotes favorable for use in promotions in exchange for something (such as a movie junket)
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