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
Eguzki-Basque
Traudl-German
Granville['grænvil]
AleksanteriAH-lek-sahn-te-reeFinnish
PerliePURL-eeEnglish (Rare)
Herminiaer-MEE-nyah (Spanish)Spanish, Ancient Roman