expression, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
noncommittal; inoffensive; avoiding commitment
Used to describe speech or behavior that avoids taking a clear stance or offending anyone. Often appears as 当たり障りのない or 当たり障りのないことを言う. The kanji form is rare; the kana form あたりさわらず is standard.
See also: 当たらず触らず
彼はいつも当たり障らずに返事をする。
He always replies in a noncommittal way.
面接では当たり障らずに答えた。
I answered in a noncommittal way during the interview.