under-the-table

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

• 🇵🇹Descreve algo feito de forma secreta, frequentemente ilegal ou antiética, especialmente em contextos financeiros ou comerciais.

1. Secret or illegal B2 informal

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

   • 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.

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   Sinônimos: backroomclandestinecovertillicitshadysurreptitiousunofficial

   Antônimos: legalofficialopenpublic

• more under-the-table comparative form
• most under-the-table superlative form