English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i can't confirm or deny anything okay" Mean?

Learn what "i can't confirm or deny anything okay" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Refuse

I can't confirm or deny anything, okay?

It means the speaker is deliberately not answering the question.

From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part Ii, Episode 39

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker refuses to give a direct answer and jokes that they cannot confirm anything.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to avoid confirming a rumor, accusation, or secret. It is common in formal or evasive speech, but can sound slippery in casual conversation.

Better ways to say it

1
I can’t confirm or deny that.
2
I can’t say anything about it.
3
No comment.

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