Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-something-under-the-table
idiom
/ˌduːˈsʌmθɪŋ ˌʌndər ðə ˈteɪbl/
Definition
To do something secretly or illegally, often to avoid detection or to evade regulations.
Examples
- He was caught trying to do something under the table to bypass the strict rules.
- They offered him a bonus under the table to keep it off the books.
Meaning
The phrase refers to actions that are not overt and often involve deceit or dishonesty.
Synonyms
- secret arrangement
- illegally
- covert action
