behind (one's) back



behind (one's) back

In one's absence. The phrase typically suggests wrongdoing or deceit. I can't believe you were gossiping about me behind my back! Tom will be upset that we already made the decision behind his back.
See also: back, behind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CianÁN-Irish
Alder['ɔldə:]
FergusFUR-gəs (English)Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Mariloumer-i-LOO (English), mar-i-LOO (English)French, English, Dutch
Pan-Greek Mythology
LucrÈCe-French