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off-the-record comment
[/ɔːf ðə ˈrekɔːrd ˈkɒment/]
noun
pl: off-the-record comments
comentário extraoficial
1.
A remark made confidentially, not intended for public attribution or official documentation
The politician made an off-the-record comment about the upcoming election.
O político fez um comentário extraoficial sobre as próximas eleições.
2.
Information shared in confidence that should not be quoted or attributed to the speaker
Speaking off-the-record, the CEO revealed concerns about the merger.
Falando extraoficialmente, o CEO revelou preocupações sobre a fusão.
NYC Slang
off the books
Synonyms
confidential remark
unofficial comment
background information
private statement
unattributed remark
Antonyms
on-the-record statement
official comment
public statement
attributed remark
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
comentário extraoficial
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
comentário na informalidade
Alternative informal phrasing
São Paulo
comentário confidencial
Often used in business contexts
Portugal
comentário extraoficial
Standard usage, also 'fora do registo'
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the table
in confidence
between you and me
on a confidential basis
for your ears only
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