Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
behind-one's-back
idiom
/bɪˈhaɪnd wʌnz bæk/
Definition
In secret or without someone’s knowledge, often in a deceptive or disloyal manner.
Examples
- She made important decisions about the project behind his back.
- It wasn’t fair to talk about him behind his back.
- They planned a surprise party behind her back.
Meaning
The phrase ‘behind one’s back’ is used to describe actions taken or words spoken that are hidden from someone, typically implying betrayal.
Synonyms
- secretly
- covertly
- surreptitiously
- deceptively
