 on_the_quiet |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | |
| Synonyms: | secret clandestine undercover underground hush-hush hugger-mugger surreptitious hole-and-corner cloak-and-dagger | |
| Examples: | "clandestine intelligence operations" "cloak-and-dagger activities" "secret missions" "surreptitious mobilization of troops" "an undercover investigation" "underground resistance" |
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| Related terms: | covert | |
| Similar spelling: |
on_the_QT on_the_qui_vive on_the_Q.T. on_the_spot on_the_side on_the_go on_the_sly on_the_job on_the_hook on_the_contrary |
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