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behind the scenes, in secret
/ɑ̃ sumɛ̃/
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In segreto, lontano dagli occhi degli altri.
Esempi
Elle a reçu les documents en sous-main.
She received the documents covertly.
Un accord avait été conclu en sous-main.
An agreement had been reached in secret.
Ils ont négocié en sous-main avant la réunion.
They negotiated behind the scenes before the meeting.
Des fonds ont circulé en sous-main.
Funds changed hands under the table.
Le ministre soutenait ce projet en sous-main.
The minister supported the plan behind the scenes.
Parole simili
en cachette
en secret
subrepticement
sous le manteau
Significati
Esempi
Ils ont négocié en sous-main avant la réunion.
They negotiated behind the scenes before the meeting.
Un accord avait été conclu en sous-main.
An agreement had been reached in secret.
Elle a reçu les documents en sous-main.
She received the documents covertly.
Le ministre soutenait ce projet en sous-main.
The minister supported the plan behind the scenes.
Des fonds ont circulé en sous-main.
Funds changed hands under the table.
Parole simili
en cachette
en secret
sous le manteau
subrepticement
Etimologia
La locuzione unisce sous («sotto») e main («mano»); è attestata dal Cinquecento.
FAQ
Che cosa significa en sous-main?
Significa in segreto, spesso in una trattativa.
No, viene tenuta nascosta.
Può indicare un pagamento?
Sì, quando il pagamento è occultato.
Sous-main ha il trattino?
Sì, nella locuzione en sous-main.
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