damaging answer
[ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ ˈænsər]
noun phrasepl: damaging answers
resposta prejudicial
1. A response or reply that harms, injures, or negatively affects someone's reputation, legal position, or interests
The witness gave a damaging answer that contradicted the defendant's alibi.
A testemunha deu uma resposta prejudicial que contradisse o álibi do réu.
2. In legal contexts, testimony or a statement that weakens one's own case or exposes one to liability
During cross-examination, the plaintiff was forced to provide a damaging answer about the contract
Durante o contrainterrogatório, o autor foi forçado a fornecer uma resposta prejudicial sobre o contrato.
This phrase is commonly used in legal and judicial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian legal proceedings, witness testimony and deposition answers are critical to case outcomes. The concept reflects the importance of careful communication in adversarial legal systems where an ill-considered answer can irreversibly damage one's position.
NYC Slang
a snitching answer / a killer response (colloquial, when self-incriminating)
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