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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Picking up where the finale of the first installment left off, Natalia Speaks retraced her adoption saga and the Barnett’s allegations from Natalia’s perspective, offering insight into what really went on behind closed doors in the Barnett’s home. —

Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024 How will Ankara maneuver, communicate, and negotiate behind closed doors? —

Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Tyler Perry has been doing good for the Turpin family behind closed doors, according to Oprah Winfrey. —

Nicholas Rice, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 Venus’ entrance to Aquarius prompts romance behind closed doors. —

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