dodging comments
[ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ ˈkɑːments]
verb phrase
evitando comentários / esquivando comentários
1. The act of deliberately avoiding, evading, or refusing to respond directly to comments, questions, or criticism
The politician was accused of dodging comments about the scandal during the interview.
O político foi acusado de evitar comentários sobre o escândalo durante a entrevista.
2. Skillfully or deceptively sidestepping verbal remarks or feedback to avoid confrontation or accountability
She kept dodging comments about her whereabouts that night.
Ela continuava evitando comentários sobre seu paradeiro naquela noite.
3. Actively moving away from or ignoring spoken remarks or observations
He was dodging comments from reporters by taking the back exit.
Ele estava evitando comentários dos repórteres saindo pela saída traseira.
In Brazilian culture, 'evitar comentários' is commonly used in political discourse and business contexts. The phrase reflects a universal tendency to avoid difficult conversations, but it carries particular weight in discussions about political accountability and journalistic interviews. In the US, 'dodging comments' is frequently used in media criticism, especially regarding politician and celebrity interviews, implying evasion or dishonesty.
NYC Slang
playing dodge / giving the runaround / dodging the heat
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