evasive comments
[ɪˈveɪsɪv ˈkɑːments]
noun phrasepl: evasive comments
comentários evasivos
1. statements or remarks that deliberately avoid directly answering a question or addressing a topic; replies that dodge or sidestep the issue
The politician's evasive comments during the interview frustrated many viewers.
Os comentários evasivos do político durante a entrevista frustraram muitos telespectadores.
2. speech that is intentionally vague, unclear, or non-committal in order to avoid taking a clear position or revealing information
She gave evasive comments about her whereabouts last night.
Ela fez comentários evasivos sobre seu paradeiro na noite passada.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, evasive comments are generally viewed negatively in professional and political settings, seen as dishonest or untrustworthy. In casual conversation, they may be used tactfully to avoid offense, but in formal discourse (politics, law, business), they trigger skepticism and criticism. Brazilian Portuguese culture values 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility), which sometimes tolerates evasion more in social contexts than in institutional ones.
NYC Slang
dodgy comments, smooth-talking remarks, runaround
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat around the bush
talk around the issue
give someone the runaround
skirt around the question
avoid the elephant in the room
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