behind closed doors
idiom
: in a private room or place : in private
All of their meetings are held behind closed doors.
They seemed like the perfect couple, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors.
The decisions are made behind closed doors.
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As this is all happening in public, behind closed doors the arbitration process is set to pick up again with a trial starting next month — if, unlike in January, Range shows up.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
The plan was originally discussed behind closed doors, angering many residents who believe such a plan should be voted on publicly.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The slash-and-burn tactics being carried out behind closed doors by a controversial group of staffers have stoked outrage and panic from critics and spurred multiple lawsuits.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
As a result, all aspects of United’s day-to-day business, on and off the pitch, have since been scrutinised behind closed doors.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
The plan was originally discussed behind closed doors, angering many residents who believe such a plan should be voted on publicly.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The slash-and-burn tactics being carried out behind closed doors by a controversial group of staffers have stoked outrage and panic from critics and spurred multiple lawsuits.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
As a result, all aspects of United’s day-to-day business, on and off the pitch, have since been scrutinised behind closed doors.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Behind closed doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20closed%20doors. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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