off the record
The phrase "off the record" is commonly used in journalism and communication to indicate that information shared should not be published or attributed.
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Definition
B2Journalism
(informal)Information shared with the understanding that it will not be published or attributed.
Example
- The politician gave an off the record comment to the reporter.
B2General Communication
(informal)Details shared confidentially and not intended for public disclosure.
Example
- I'll tell you something off the record, but you can't tell anyone else.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "off the record":
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