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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The Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners and its attorneys discuss settlements often behind closed doors, away from public view.
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Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
After more than a year of fighting in court, the press and behind closed doors, UTA and Michael Kassan have buried the hatchet.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 July 2025
The proposal by the Commission was negotiated behind closed doors and largely held secret until the final draft was approved.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The clip's charm lies in its relatability—an intimate, comical snapshot of pet life behind closed doors.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
After more than a year of fighting in court, the press and behind closed doors, UTA and Michael Kassan have buried the hatchet.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 July 2025
The proposal by the Commission was negotiated behind closed doors and largely held secret until the final draft was approved.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The clip's charm lies in its relatability—an intimate, comical snapshot of pet life behind closed doors.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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“Behind closed doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20closed%20doors. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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