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go on record

Idioms

Embrace a position publicly. For example, I want to go on record in favor of the mayor's reelection. It is also put as for the record, as in For the record, we support sending troops there. The record in both signifies either publication or public knowledge. Both expressions date from the first half of the 1900s, although slightly different phrases, such as put on record, are older. Also see just for the record; off the record.

Example Sentences

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To go on record and say yes, people would come after me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Most did not want to go on record with their opinions because of a fear of reprisals, but one footballer, who plays in the sixth tier of the women's game, was willing to speak anonymously.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

“And I will go on record as saying that. ... We’ve never had a bear kill anybody.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Witty agreed to go on record to help others avoid being scammed.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2023

I want to go on record as saying that.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

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