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for the record
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used before stating a fact that one wants someone to know or remember
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "for the record" and when to use it?
The idiom "for the record" originated from the practice of officially documenting or recording information, particularly in legal or formal settings. It is commonly used to introduce a statement or piece of information that the speaker considers important, accurate, or significant, often in a formal or official context.
Beispiel
As a scout, her job was to identify promising musicians for the record label.
For the record, I want to emphasize that my absence from the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances and not a lack of commitment.
The athlete, during the press conference, asserted, for the record, that the recent performance was affected by an injury and not a lack of effort.
Before we proceed, I'd like to state, for the record, that I was not involved in the decision-making process.
The spokesperson clarified, for the record, that the company is committed to environmental sustainability and has implemented various green initiatives.
