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
EmÍLia-Portuguese, Slovak, Hungarian
Rosana-Portuguese
AlanAL-ən (English)English, Scottish, Breton, French
Kastor-Greek Mythology
AnttiAHNT-teeFinnish
Armitage['a:mitidʒ]