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
Oliver['ɔlivə]
Anani-Biblical
Jowitayaw-VEE-tahPolish
Gurutz-Basque
Micha-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Min-Junmeen-joonKorean