confidential discussion
noun phraseUK /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəl dɪˈskʌʃən/
US /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəl dɪˈskʌʃən/
A talk where people share secrets and promise not to tell anyone else.
The two leaders had a confidential discussion about the surprise party.
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2. A meeting where sensitive business information is shared only with certain people.
The board held a confidential discussion about the new product launch.
3. A legal talk between a lawyer and client that stays private.
The attorney scheduled a confidential discussion with her client before the trial.
4. A quiet conversation between doctors about a patient's health.
The doctors had a confidential discussion about the treatment plan.