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behind closed doors

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behind closed doors

in secret; away from observers, reporters, or intruders, usually in a closed room. They held the meeting behind closed doors, as the law allowed. Every important issue was decided behind closed doors.

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behind closed doors

privately or secretly The serious meetings took place behind closed doors and not during social events. Politicians still decide on candidates behind closed doors.

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behind closed doors

if something is done behind closed doors, it is done in private The United Nations Security Council met behind closed doors in New York.

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behind closed doors

In secret, privately. For example, The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely . Also see behind the scenes.

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