off-the-record

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Off-the-record' isn't about song albums! It refers to information shared that is not to be publicly reported or disclosed. It's usually something said in confidence between two parties.

Examples in Different Contexts

In diplomacy, 'off-the-record' discussions allow for candid exchanges between officials without the risk of public scrutiny. A diplomat might note, 'Our off-the-record meeting facilitated a frank dialogue on sensitive issues, paving the way for formal negotiations.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We need to expand our network strategy, exploring all possible channels. A brainstorming meet could be a great place to start.

Response:

Can we do an off-the-record brainstorming session to see what everyone truly thinks about the strategy?

Tech

Scenario:

The team is grappling with the code bug. Any out-of-the-box idea to crack it could be a game-changer.

Response:

As this is try and test situation, I have an off-the-record proposition which I believe might help us.