behind closed doors

phrase

: 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.

Examples of behind closed doors in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two sides will bargain behind closed doors, and away from journalists and influencers, and eventually reach a compromise both can live with. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026

Updates, reports, major discussions and transaction details should never feel hidden behind closed doors. — David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

What England have done behind closed doors in the lead-up to this match remains unknown. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026

After nearly six hours of public comments, presentations from state and federal officials, and discussions behind closed doors, Inola’s city leadership unanimously approved a 60-day moratorium on approvals for the smelter. — Graycen Wheeler, KOSU, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for behind closed doors

• conidiophores
• abhors
• adores
• bookstores
• centaurs
• concours
• deplores
• downpours
• drugstores
• encores
• explores
• ignores