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be a matter of record

if a fact is a matter of record, you know it is true because it has been written down. His views on immigration are a matter of record.

See also: matter

be on record

go on record - to publicly and officially tell people your opinion about something. Both doctors are on record as saying the drug trials were an unqualified success. (often + as + doing something)

for the record

something that you say when you are about to tell someone something important that you want them to remember. Just for the record, I've never been to his house and I've only met him a few times, whatever the media is saying.

go on record

to publicly and officially tell people your opinion about something. Are you prepared to go on record as supporting the council on this issue? (often + as + doing something)

off the record

if you say something off the record, you do not want it to be publicly reported. She made it clear that her comments were strictly off the record and should not be included in the article.

off-the-record

off the record - if you say something off the record, you do not want it to be publicly reported. It's not a good idea to make these off-the-record remarks too often. (always before noun)

on the record

off the record - if you say something off the record, you do not want it to be publicly reported. None of the company directors were prepared to comment on the record yesterday.

put/set the record straight

to tell the true facts about a situation in order to show people that what they believed previously was not correct. She is writing her memoirs to set the record straight once and for all.

See also: set, straight

a track record

all of the past achievements or failures of a person or organization. We like to recruit managers with a strong track record. They have a strong track record in rescuing ailing companies. (often + in)

See also: track

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for the record

1. officially and publicly. He is a Congressman known for saying what other politicians will not say for the record.

2. so that the facts are clear. Just for the record, I was not even born when the events I'm describing happened.

a matter of record

a fact recorded in writing. The judgment of the court is a matter of record.

See also: matter

off the record

not intended to be known publicly or recorded officially. She claims the newspaper published comments about the incident that were supposed to be off the record.

on (the) record

on (the) record

known or recorded officially and publicly. He is on the record as saying that I was not involved in this decision. The number of murders this year is the lowest on record for this city since the 1920s.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the phrase go on the record make something known officially and publicly: These women are willing to go on the record with charges against their boss.

set the record straight

to tell the true facts that have not been accurately reported. If we are wrong and Brian would like to set the record straight, he should come talk to us.

set someone/something straight

See also: set, straight