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Definition |
to do something in a way that is not openly
acknowledged |
Examples |
1) The company was accused of paying their
employees under the table to avoid
taxes and other expenses.
2) The politician was caught taking bribes
under the table from a lobbyist. |
Etymology |
It's believed to have originated in the
19th century in reference to surreptitious activities. |
Synonyms |
clandestinely, covertly |
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