2
in the background(expression, idiom, latency implication)
2
in the dark(expression, idiom, concealment)
2
invisibly(adverb, imperceptibly)
2
inwardly
2
mysterious
2
occultly
2
on the q.t
2
on the qt
2
or Q.T.
2
private
2
scene
2
secrecy
2
secretive
2
sneakily
2
under cover(expression, idiom, adverb, show, clandestine)
2
under the rose(expression, idiom)
2
underhandly
1
arcanely
1
backstage
1
behind one's back(verb, adverb, phrasal verb, latency implication, deceitfully)
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