off the books

without being included on official financial records Waiters, cashiers, and busboys often work off the books, getting paid in cash.

Usage notes: sometimes used with keep or take: Officials have kept their expenses off the books.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Rei	ṙe:	Japanese
AntÓNio	-	Portuguese
Vibiana	-	Ancient Roman
Mirembe	-	Eastern African, Ganda
Filbert	-	Eastern African
Ruairidh	-	Scottish