evasive talk
[ɪˈveɪsɪv tɔːk]
noun
conversa evasiva
1. Speech or conversation that deliberately avoids giving direct answers or addressing the main point; vague or ambiguous language used to evade responsibility or truthfulness
The politician's evasive talk avoided answering any direct questions about the scandal.
A conversa evasiva do político evitou responder qualquer pergunta direta sobre o escândalo.
2. Communication characterized by circumlocution, deflection, or dodge intended to mislead or buy time
His evasive talk made it clear he was hiding something important.
Sua conversa evasiva deixou claro que ele estava escondendo algo importante.
In Brazilian culture, evasive talk is commonly associated with bureaucratic communication and political discourse. The phrase 'papo furado' (literally 'holey talk') is widely used in casual speech to describe someone avoiding direct answers. In American culture, evasive talk is often criticized as dishonest or manipulative, particularly in political and legal contexts.
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