by the back door



by/through the back door

not in a direct, official, or honest way He accused the government of privatizing the health service through the back door.
See also: back, door

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Photine-Ancient Greek
Hana (4)hah-nahKorean
Melton['meltən]
Franciscofrahn-THEES-ko (Spanish), frahn-SEES-ko (Latin American Spanish), frən-SEESH-koo (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese
Aline[æ'li:n]
ÁEd-Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology