backstair

• Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то секретное, нечестное или сделанное скрытным образом, часто в политическом или социальном контексте.

An old-fashioned adjective describing something secret, underhanded, or done in a clandestine manner, often in a political or social context.

1. Secret and underhandedC2formal

   Involving secret, sly, or sordid methods; not open or honest.

   Тайный и нечестный

   • The politician used backstair tactics to gain influence.
   • Their backstair dealings were eventually exposed by the press.
   • He was known for his backstair maneuvers in corporate negotiations.

   Synonymsclandestinecovertcraftycunningdeviousfurtiveinsidioussecretslysurreptitiousunderhanded

   Antonymsaboveboardfrankhonestopenstraightforward