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
Elioenai-Biblical
EponineEP-ə-neen (English)Literature
Elisie-Macedonian
Caligulakə-LIG-yoo-lə (English)History
Ingram['iŋgrəm]
Vladilen-Russian