So the whole conversation is going right off course. It's like a supermarket trolley with a wonky wheel, because all the time I'm thinking, this should be easy to push along, and everything I say just takes me in the wrong direction.
The quote from Nick Hornby's "A Long Way Down" illustrates the frustration of a conversation that feels unproductive and disjointed. The metaphor of a supermarket trolley with a wonky wheel captures the struggle of trying to steer the dialogue in a straightforward manner, only to be continually diverted. It reflects the common experience where discussions can veer off topic, making the speaker feel as if their efforts are leading nowhere.
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