on a need-to-know basis

Questions

What does on a need-to-know basis mean?

remaining secret or hidden until it is needed to be known (by a particular party).

How to pronounce on a need-to-know basis

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “on a need-to-know basis”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “on a need-to-know basis” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.