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off-the-record statement

[/ɔf ðə ˈrɛkɔrd ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: off-the-record statements
declaração extraoficial
1. A statement made by someone (typically a public figure or official) that is not intended for publication or official attribution, often shared confidentially with journalists or other parties
The politician made an off-the-record statement to the press about the ongoing negotiations.
O político fez uma declaração extraoficial à imprensa sobre as negociações em andamento.
2. Information provided on the condition that it will not be attributed to the speaker or made publicly available
Speaking off-the-record, the executive revealed concerns about the company's future direction.
Falando extraoficialmente, o executivo revelou preocupações sobre a direção futura da empresa.
NYC Slang
background info
Synonyms
confidential statementinformal statementbackground briefingdeclaração confidencialdeclaração informalbriefing de antecedentes
Antonyms
on-the-record statementofficial statementpublic statementdeclaração oficialdeclaração pública

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração extraoficial
Most commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese media and political contexts
São Paulo
fora do registro
Common in journalistic circles in São Paulo
Portugal
declaração extraoficial
Standard usage in Portuguese media and diplomatic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak off the record
on background
not for attribution
under the table
behind closed doors
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