Sentence examples for off-the-record from inspiring English sources

The phrase ‘off-the-record’ is correct and usable in written English
It is used to describe a conversation or discussion in which people are encouraged to give honest opinions without fear of retribution. For example, “Our boss had an off-the-record meeting with all of the department heads to discuss potential changes.”

Idiom

Off the record.

Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.

Dictionary

off-the-record

adjective

Unofficial

Exact(9)

Strictly off-the-record.

The Guardian - Music

It's an off-the-record event".

The New Yorker

Off-the-record evidence suggests that these numbers are large.

The Economist

Or they're being invited to off-the-record meetings.

The New Yorker

Off-the-record conversations have, for example, been banned.

The Economist

Experts were scathing about the off-the-record admissions.

Independent

Similar(49)

Off the record?

The Economist

Well, technically off the record.

The New York Times

The gloomy proceedings are off the record.

The Economist

Such meetings are expressly off the record.

The New York Times

RICHARD BRODY: It was off the record.

The New Yorker

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