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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Korean officials have discussed the issue with previous US administrations, but always behind closed doors.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Before the judge announced the settlement on Friday, jurors had remained behind closed doors after lawyers for both sides had gone to speak with Colover.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Democrats revealed the claim during a press conference held outside the House Judiciary Committee room while Smith was still testifying behind closed doors.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2025
The accusers described a magnetic preacher who cultivated trust in children and their parents, only to exploit it behind closed doors.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Before the judge announced the settlement on Friday, jurors had remained behind closed doors after lawyers for both sides had gone to speak with Colover.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Democrats revealed the claim during a press conference held outside the House Judiciary Committee room while Smith was still testifying behind closed doors.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2025
The accusers described a magnetic preacher who cultivated trust in children and their parents, only to exploit it behind closed doors.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 17 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 26 Dec. 2025.
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