behind closed doors

Nghĩa

in private, where the public cannot see or hear

Kín đáo, công chúng không thấy và không nghe được.

Ví dụ

1. 1The two companies discussed the deal behind closed doors, away from reporters.
2. 2What happens behind closed doors in a marriage is often very different from what friends see.
3. 3The committee made its decision behind closed doors, so nobody knows who voted for what.
4. 4The players were furious that their contracts were negotiated behind closed doors.
5. 5Was the meeting open to parents, or did the governors talk behind closed doors?

Ngữ pháp

Cụm này cố định: doors luôn ở số nhiều và không có mạo từ. Thường đứng sau động từ như meet, discuss hoặc happen.