Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
behind-closed-doors
idiom
/bɪˈhaɪnd kləʊzd dɔrz/
Definition
In private or secret, away from public view.
Examples
- The negotiations were conducted behind closed doors to prevent leaks to the media.
- Many decisions in the government are made behind closed doors, away from public scrutiny.
Meaning
Referring to actions or discussions that take place away from the public eye, often suggesting that there might be something that needs to be kept private or confidential.
Synonyms
- in private
- secretly
- under wraps
