in private

Idioms  

1. Not in public; secretly, confidentially. For example, The hearings will be conducted in private, or May I speak to you in private? [Late 1500s] For an antonym, see in public.

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Example Sentences

But investors in private BDCs—most of whom are individuals—have the right to withdraw their money every quarter and a torrent of redemption requests hit fund managers in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The investments Macron announced include 14 billion euros in private and public funds from French entities, and nine billion euros from African investors, focused on energy transition, digital and AI, the maritime economy and agriculture.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Ballou, who is working with the press freedom groups, previously served as a Justice Department special counsel with expertise in private equity transactions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Two funds that invest in private credit run by Blue Owl Capital said they’re cutting dividends in the latest sign of stress to hit the sector.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Later, when Melanie began to think about it in private, she began to have some doubts.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Related Words

• covert
• enigmatic
• reticent
• taciturn