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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Saudi Arabia has publicly accused the United Arab Emirates – a fellow Gulf Arab state and former partner in the Yemen war – of undermining its national security, an unusually blunt charge that exposes a rift long kept behind closed doors.
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The House Republican Caucus — which holds a strong majority — frequently meets behind closed doors before committee meetings, effectively shielding discussion on legislation from the public.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Since food behind closed doors is easy to forget, this simple utility cart gives you space to keep your everyday favorites within reach.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
After an outburst between the three, the politicians then went behind closed doors.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The House Republican Caucus — which holds a strong majority — frequently meets behind closed doors before committee meetings, effectively shielding discussion on legislation from the public.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Since food behind closed doors is easy to forget, this simple utility cart gives you space to keep your everyday favorites within reach.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
After an outburst between the three, the politicians then went behind closed doors.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Behind closed doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20closed%20doors. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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