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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This was done behind closed doors with no public access to scrutinize and to provide input on DOE actions.
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Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Temporarily, staying at Wood Farm allows scrutiny of Andrew to play out behind closed doors, away from prying eyes.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Florida Power & Light’s recent rate increases were negotiated behind closed doors, excluding the majority of their residential ratepayers.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Instead, candidates are selected behind closed doors by local party officials.
—Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Temporarily, staying at Wood Farm allows scrutiny of Andrew to play out behind closed doors, away from prying eyes.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Florida Power & Light’s recent rate increases were negotiated behind closed doors, excluding the majority of their residential ratepayers.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Instead, candidates are selected behind closed doors by local party officials.
—Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Behind closed doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20closed%20doors. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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