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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 |
| EmÍLia | | - | Portuguese, Slovak, Hungarian |
| Rosana | | - | Portuguese |
| Alan | | AL-ən (English) | English, Scottish, Breton, French |
| Kastor | | - | Greek Mythology |
| Antti | | AHNT-tee | Finnish |
| Armitage | | ['a:mitidʒ] | |