[Idiom] OFF THE RECORD. - Discover Unofficial Secrets with English Idioms!

Unofficially or privately.

Off the record" is a phrase commonly used to signify that whatever is said next should not be publicly disclosed or associated with the speaker, typically in the context of journalism. It's like a verbal confidentiality agreement suggesting that the information is given under the condition of privacy and should not be recorded or quoted. Use of this idiom is crucial in instances where sensitive or potentially controversial information is shared.

Example Sentences

1. I need to tell you something off the record.

   Wanting to share something confidentially.

2. Can we talk off the record for a minute?

   Requesting a private conversation.

3. Just between us, off the fermentation store, my boss is planning to retire next month.

   Sharing a secret about the boss's retirement plans confidentially.