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non-committal advice

[nɒn-kəˈmɪt(ə)l əd'vaɪs]
noun phrase
conselho evasivo
1. advice that avoids taking a clear position or making a definitive statement; guidance that is vague, ambiguous, or non-binding
When asked about the merger, the CEO gave non-committal advice, suggesting they would 'explore all options.'
Quando perguntado sobre a fusão, o CEO deu um conselho evasivo, sugerindo que 'explorariam todas as opções'.
2. counsel that deliberately remains neutral or leaves room for interpretation without committing to a specific course of action
His non-committal advice left the team uncertain about the actual direction to take.
Seu conselho evasivo deixou o time incerto sobre a direção real a tomar.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy take
Synonyms
vague adviceambiguous guidanceevasive counselneutral advicewishy-washy guidancefence-sitting advice
Antonyms
direct adviceclear guidancedefinitive counselstraightforward advicecommitted guidance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conselho evasivo
most common usage
General Brazilian
conselho vago
alternative translation
Portugal
conselho ambíguo
commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
conselho não-vinculativo
more formal legal/business term

Related Idioms & Phrases

sit on the fence
play it safe
hedge one's bets
beat around the bush
not put one's cards on the table
keep one's options open
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