premeditated answer
[ˌpremədɪˈteɪtɪd ˈænsər]
nounpl: premeditated answers
resposta premeditada
1. A response that has been carefully planned, thought out, or prepared in advance before being given
During the interview, he gave a premeditated answer about his strengths that he had rehearsed multiple times.
Durante a entrevista, ele deu uma resposta premeditada sobre seus pontos fortes que tinha ensaiado várias vezes.
2. An intentional or calculated reply designed to achieve a specific purpose or effect
The politician's premeditated answer avoided the controversial question entirely.
A resposta premeditada do político evitou completamente a pergunta controversa.
3. A response delivered with deliberate forethought rather than spontaneity
His premeditated answer lacked the authenticity that would have made him more relatable to the audience.
Sua resposta premeditada carecia da autenticidade que o teria tornado mais relável ao público.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, premeditated answers are commonly associated with political interviews, job interviews, and legal proceedings. In Brazil, there's a cultural appreciation for spontaneity and authenticity (jogo de cintura), so overly premeditated answers may be viewed as inauthentic. In the USA, being well-prepared is generally valued in professional settings, making premeditated answers more socially acceptable.
NYC Slang
a canned answer; a rehearsed line; a talking point
Related Idioms & Phrases
give a premeditated answer
stick to a premeditated answer
deliver a premeditated response
come prepared with a premeditated answer
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