under-the-table

• Beschreibt etwas, das heimlich getan wird, oft illegal oder unethisch, besonders in finanziellen oder geschäftlichen Kontexten.

Describes something done secretly, often illegally or unethically, especially in financial or business contexts.

1. Secret or illegalB2informal

   Done secretly, often in a way that is dishonest or illegal, especially to avoid taxes or regulations.

   Unter der Hand

   • They made an under-the-table payment to secure the contract.
   • The company was involved in under-the-table deals with suppliers.
   • He received under-the-table bonuses that were not reported to the tax authorities.

   Synonymebackroomclandestinecovertillicitshadysurreptitiousunofficial

   Antonymelegalofficialopenpublic