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- behind (one's) back
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.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
CianÁN | | - | Irish |
Alder | | ['ɔldə:] | |
Fergus | | FUR-gəs (English) | Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology |
Marilou | | mer-i-LOO (English), mar-i-LOO (English) | French, English, Dutch |
Pan | | - | Greek Mythology |
LucrÈCe | | - | French |