need-to-know

need-to-know
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. confidencial
Information regarding her whereabouts is strictly need-to-know.La información sobre su paradero es estrictamente confidencial.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
He tells me things on a need-to-know basis.Me dice estrictamente lo que necesito saber.
The information is available on a need-to-know basis.La información está disponible sólo cuando sea necesario.
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