behind closed doors

phrase

: 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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Israeli champion Hapoel Beer-Sheva’s game at Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise will be behind closed doors in Düsseldorf, Germany, after authorities in Leuven banned the game due to public safety. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 The concierge can also organize hydroplane trips across Lake Como, a private dinner behind closed doors beneath Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, and a day of personal shopping in Italy’s fashion capital. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Save open shelving for decor and keep messier items behind closed doors. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 To the Rebbe, Hanukkah’s light was meant to be seen, not kept behind closed doors. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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