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confidential goodbye

[/ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəl ɡʊdˈbaɪ/]
noun phrasepl: confidential goodbyes
despedida confidencial
1. A farewell or parting that is private, discreet, or shared only between specific individuals, often implying secrecy or discretion
They exchanged a confidential goodbye in the hallway before the scandal broke.
Eles trocaram uma despedida confidencial no corredor antes do escândalo vir à tona.
2. A private or secret farewell, often used when departing under sensitive or delicate circumstances
The diplomat offered a confidential goodbye to his contacts before leaving the country.
O diplomata ofereceu uma despedida confidencial aos seus contatos antes de deixar o país.
Synonyms
private goodbyediscreet farewellsecret partingquiet goodbye
Antonyms
public goodbyeopen farewellannounced departure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despedida confidencial
standard usage
Portugal
adeus confidencial
alternative formal usage
General English
private farewell
more common alternative phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the down low
under the radar
on the quiet
hush-hush departure
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