mezzi termini

masculine plural plural-only

慎重で、控えめで、または回避的な表現、言葉を濁す

English Meaning

cautious, reticent, or evasive expressions; mincing of words

Quando gli chiesi spiegazioni, rispose con mezzi termini per evitare conflitti.

説明を求めると、彼は対立を避けるために控えめで回避的な表現で答えた。

When I asked him for an explanation, he replied with cautious, reticent, or evasive expressions to avoid conflict.