under-the-table meaning

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under-the-table (adjective): designed and carried out secretly or confidentially.

Definition of under-the-table

  1. designed and carried out secretly or confidentially
    • a sub-rosa report
    • has their under-the-table backing

    Synonyms: sub-rosa, behind-the-scenes

    Similar: covert

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