on condition of anonymity

idiom

: only if one's name will not be revealed

She agreed to speak to the reporter only on condition of anonymity.

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The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the deal and its implementation with the media. —

Bassem Mroue, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024 The person spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. —

Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024 The administrator spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. —

Bianca Vázquez Toness, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024 The official, who stressed no final decision has been taken, spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. —

Alain Sherter, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on condition of anonymity

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