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
CarolinKAH-ro-leenGerman
Zedong-Chinese
ThÉRÈSete-REZFrench
Gulbahar-Urdu
Mihailo-Serbian
Fabianus-Ancient Roman