hole-and-corner meaning

hole-and-corner as an adjective

1. relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life
   • a hole-and-corner life in some obscure community

   Synonyms: hole-in-corner

   Similar: insignificant

2. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
   • clandestine intelligence operations
   • cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
   • hole-and-corner intrigue
   • secret missions
   • a secret agent
   • secret sales of arms
   • surreptitious mobilization of troops
   • an undercover investigation
   • underground resistance

   Synonyms: clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret, surreptitious, undercover, underground

   Similar: covert