omit from discussion
[/əˈmɪt frəm dɪˈskʌʃən/]
verb phrase
omitir da discussão
1. To deliberately exclude or leave out a topic, subject, or point from a conversation or debate
The committee decided to omit from discussion any controversial matters that might delay the meeting.
O comitê decidiu omitir da discussão qualquer assunto controverso que pudesse atrasar a reunião.
2. To intentionally avoid mentioning or addressing something in a formal or informal dialogue
We should not omit from discussion the financial concerns raised by the stakeholders.
Não devemos omitir da discussão as preocupações financeiras levantadas pelos interessados.
In Brazilian business culture, omitting sensitive topics from discussion is sometimes considered a diplomatic approach to maintain group harmony, though transparency is increasingly valued. In American contexts, this practice may be viewed more critically as potentially obstructive to productive dialogue.
Related Idioms & Phrases
table the discussion
sweep something under the rug
avoid the elephant in the room
leave on the cutting room floor
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