Advertisement
Advertisement
behind closed doors
In secret, privately. For example, The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely. Also see behind the scenes.
Example Sentences
When he was questioned behind closed doors, the juror said he was staying in an apartment in the Bronx, New York, during the week, for four to five nights, when he was working and doing jury duty.
Conan, who will now link up with the British and Irish Lions for their summer tour of Australia, revelled in winning the trophy at the GAA headquarters and in front of a crowd as Leinster's last triumph in the competition four years ago was behind closed doors due to Covid.
Part of the hearing - including a detailed assessment of the harm caused - was outlined behind closed doors in the absence of the press and public due to national security reasons.
Such gatherings of anti-left grievance and planning for the future of the Democratic Party are being held all over right now, largely behind closed doors.
“The public deserves to know what harms could come from the pipeline that caused such a catastrophic oil spill 10 years ago, and the decision to restart shouldn’t be made behind closed doors.”
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse