broad replies
[/brɔːd rɪˈplaɪz/]
noun phrase
respostas amplas
1. General, non-specific answers that cover a wide range of topics without detailed precision
The politician gave broad replies to avoid committing to specific policies.
O político deu respostas amplas para evitar se comprometer com políticas específicas.
2. Comprehensive or sweeping answers that address multiple aspects of a question
The expert provided broad replies that covered the entire subject matter.
O especialista forneceu respostas amplas que cobriram toda a matéria.
3. Vague or evasive responses lacking specific details or commitments
When asked about the budget, the director offered only broad replies.
Quando questionado sobre o orçamento, o diretor ofereceu apenas respostas amplas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'broad replies' are often associated with political discourse and corporate communications, where speakers intentionally provide general answers to avoid accountability or controversial commitments. This phrase is frequently used critically to describe evasive communication.
NYC Slang
dodge; brush-off
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