off\ the\ record

off\ the\ record
I. adv. phr.
Confidentially.

"Off the record," the boss said, "you will get a good raise for next year, but you'll have to wait for the official letter."

Contrast: on record, go on record, just for the record
II. adj. phr.
Not to be published or told; secret; confidential.

The president told the reporters his remarks were strictly off the record.

- Sometimes used with hyphens, before the noun.

The governor was angry when a newspaper printed his off-the-record comments.


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