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The phrase "a bit off record" is not correct in standard English; the correct expression is "off the record." You can use "off the record" when you want to indicate that something said is not intended for public disclosure or is confidential.
Example: "During our conversation, he shared some insights that were off the record, so I can't disclose them."
Alternatives: "not for publication" or "confidential information."
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One anchor on CBS looked at the camera after reporting this breaking news and said, maybe a bit off record, that she wasn't even surprised.
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A bit off-balance and way off target.
There are, of course, some very good reasons why Sunday River is a bit off the radar, recording 525,000 skier visits in an average winter — a respectable total but only half the number that regularly visit Killington.
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