Avoid giving Information
No comment.
This Phrase is often used by politicians and celebrities when they are asked difficult or embarrassing questions by journalists.
I'm not at liberty to say.
I'm sorry, that's confidential.
We use these phrases to say there is a rule that prevents you giving information.
Wait and see.
This Phrase is refusing to tell somebody something about the near future. We often use it when we are preparing a surprise for somebody.
(Sorry) That's personal.
This Phrase is telling the other person that you consider the information to be private. You are also criticising the other person for asking.
I'd rather not talk about it.
This Phrase is a more polite way to say that the information is private and you don't want to talk about it.
Mind your own business.
Never you mind.
These Phrases are not very polite and are criticising the other person for asking for private information.
I'll tell you when you're older.
Parents often say phrase to their children to avoid answering difficult or embarrassing questions. Usually they have no intention of ever answering the question.