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
RyanRIE-ənIrish, English
SneŽAna-Serbian
Perrinepe-REENFrench
Elisie-Macedonian
Neelima-Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu
Routh-Biblical Greek