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Professional Ways to Say "she wasn't too forthcoming with the answer"

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She wasn't too forthcoming with the answer, but...

It means the person did not give a direct or honest answer.

From The Billionaire’S Vow, Episode 42

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is saying the other person did not answer the question clearly or openly.

Usage Scenario

Use this in formal or semi-formal English when you want to say someone was evasive. It sounds a bit written and less natural in casual chat.

Better ways to say it

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She wasn't too forthcoming with the answer.
2
She didn't answer very directly.
3
She was not open with her answer.

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