behind closed doors
idiom
: in a private room or place : in private
All of their meetings are held behind closed doors.
They seemed like the perfect couple, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors.
The decisions are made behind closed doors.
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However, the council did go behind closed doors to confer with its lawyers on the legal battle with the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Kehoe’s signature, which was widely expected, happened behind closed doors and was announced through a press release Saturday afternoon.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
Galkin and Garbus tell Rolling Stone they were focused on telling a story that gave viewers an inside look at what was happening behind closed doors.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Arbitration is conducted behind closed doors, meaning that–unlike in litigation– writing filings, evidence, testimony and transcripts are shielded from public review.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Kehoe’s signature, which was widely expected, happened behind closed doors and was announced through a press release Saturday afternoon.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
Galkin and Garbus tell Rolling Stone they were focused on telling a story that gave viewers an inside look at what was happening behind closed doors.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Arbitration is conducted behind closed doors, meaning that–unlike in litigation– writing filings, evidence, testimony and transcripts are shielded from public review.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for behind closed doors
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“Behind closed doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20closed%20doors. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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