no comment
Frequency: 8.020.5 per million words
a phrase used to refuse to answer a question, especially from the press
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Examples (10)
- When asked about the allegations, the chairman replied, "No comment."
- The company spokesperson offered a curt "no comment" to all questions about the merger.
- On the advice of her lawyer, the witness would only say "no comment" during the deposition.
- Hounded by paparazzi, the actor simply shook his head and muttered, "No comment."
- Our official position on the ongoing investigation is "no comment."
- "Will you be resigning, Senator?" the journalist asked. The reply was a firm "No comment."
- I'm afraid I have to stick to "no comment" until the full report is released.
- The CEO's office has issued a strict "no comment" policy regarding the recent data breach.
- Beyond a brief statement, the press secretary had "no comment" on the unfolding situation.
- Despite being pressed for details, his answer to every question remained the same: "No comment."