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back room

/ˈbæk ruːm/

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/ˈbæk ruːm/B2informal
  • ruСкрытая или частная комната, часто используемая для тайных встреч, конфиденциальных обсуждений или действий, не предназначенных для публичного обозрения.

A hidden or private room, often used for secret meetings, confidential discussions, or activities that are not meant to be seen by the public.

  1. Private or hidden areaB1formal

    A room in a building that is not accessible to the public, often used for private meetings or storage.

    ruЗадняя комната

    • The manager led us to the back room for a confidential discussion.
    • They keep the expensive inventory in the back room.
    • The back room of the shop is used for staff breaks.
  2. Secret or unofficial dealingsB2informal

    Used metaphorically to describe secret, often unethical, political or business negotiations.

    ruЗакулисный

    • The deal was made in a back room, away from public scrutiny.
    • Back-room politics often decides the outcome of elections.
    • The decision was the result of back-room negotiations.