minor distraction
Frequency: 6.28.5 per million words
A small or unimportant distraction.
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Examples (10)
- The buzzing fly was a minor distraction, but I managed to finish my work.
- While the background music is a minor distraction for some, it actually helps others concentrate.
- He dismissed the constant phone notifications as just a minor distraction.
- For a professional athlete, a heckler in the crowd is simply a minor distraction.
- Please try to ignore any minor distractions during the exam and focus on your paper.
- The construction noise outside proved to be more than just a minor distraction; it was deafening.
- A ringing phone can seem like a minor distraction, but it's incredibly dangerous when you're driving.
- She hoped the funny movie would provide a minor distraction from her worries.
- In a busy open-plan office, you learn to work through constant minor distractions.
- What began as a minor distraction on his computer ended up wasting the entire afternoon.