Off the record
adverb
Said without the intention of it being officially recorded or publicly reported.
She told me off the record that they are planning to sell the company
Often appears as...
- speak off the record
- comment off the record
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Not made as an official or public statement.
His off the record remarks caused quite a stir within the company
Often appears as...
- off the record comment
- off the record discussion
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Said without the intention of it being officially recorded or publicly reported.
She told me off the record that they are planning to sell the company
Often appears as...
- speak off the record
- comment off the record
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Not made as an official or public statement.
His off the record remarks caused quite a stir within the company
Often appears as...
- off the record comment
- off the record discussion
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Trust Needed
Using 'off the record' relies on trust as it involves sharing information not for public knowledge.
After ensuring the reporter would keep it secret, the politician spoke off the record.
Pro Tip 2/3Unofficial Statements
'Off the record' is used when someone wants to share thoughts without being quoted or held accountable.
The CEO's off the record comment helped employees understand the decision.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Information
It's often used when discussing sensitive or potentially damaging information in confidence.
He provided the facts off the record so as not to stir up controversy.
Pro Tip 1/3Trust Needed
Using 'off the record' relies on trust as it involves sharing information not for public knowledge.
After ensuring the reporter would keep it secret, the politician spoke off the record.
Pro Tip 2/3Unofficial Statements
'Off the record' is used when someone wants to share thoughts without being quoted or held accountable.
The CEO's off the record comment helped employees understand the decision.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Information
It's often used when discussing sensitive or potentially damaging information in confidence.
He provided the facts off the record so as not to stir up controversy.
Pro Tip 1/3Trust Needed
Using 'off the record' relies on trust as it involves sharing information not for public knowledge.
After ensuring the reporter would keep it secret, the politician spoke off the record.
Pro Tip 2/3Unofficial Statements
'Off the record' is used when someone wants to share thoughts without being quoted or held accountable.
The CEO's off the record comment helped employees understand the decision.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Information
It's often used when discussing sensitive or potentially damaging information in confidence.
He provided the facts off the record so as not to stir up controversy.
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