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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How is masculinity and intimacy between men expressed and negotiated behind closed doors?
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
The observers document what happens behind closed doors in Dallas’ immigration court — monitoring interactions between agents and detainees, taking notes on proceedings and providing support.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
There is also the extent to which people behind closed doors will say certain things about the current President but not say those things out loud.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Specific tax break information is still under consideration behind closed doors.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
The observers document what happens behind closed doors in Dallas’ immigration court — monitoring interactions between agents and detainees, taking notes on proceedings and providing support.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
There is also the extent to which people behind closed doors will say certain things about the current President but not say those things out loud.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Specific tax break information is still under consideration behind closed doors.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Behind closed doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20closed%20doors. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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