behind closed doors

Idioms  

1. 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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behind closed doors

Ever wonder what executive recruiters say about candidates for big jobs behind closed doors?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The star noted that she had been trying her best to not break down in public, instead coping with her emotions behind closed doors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

Apocalyptic eschatology has long been an interest of Thiel’s, who has made the Antichrist a central topic of secretive lectures he’s given behind closed doors.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

Backed by child protection groups, Marquetty unsuccessfully opposed the closed-door proceedings, arguing that it was "paradoxical" for a defendant accused of isolating his victims to be tried behind closed doors.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Though ravens came and went every day, Lord Tywin himself spent most of his days behind closed doors with his war council.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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