Katotohanan, Paglilihim, at Pandaraya - Lihim

Tuklasin ang mga English idioms tungkol sa lihim na may mga halimbawa tulad ng "pull the strings" at "on the sly".

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fly on the wall [Parirala]

someone who watches or listens to everything that is happening without anyone noticing their presence

Ex: The author imagined being a fly on the wall in historical moments to capture the unfiltered conversations of influential figures .

to [pull] the strings [Parirala]

to have control over a person or thing, often in way that is not obvious

Ex: The wealthy benefactor was able to pull the strings to expedite the approval process for the community project .

under the radar [Parirala]

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

Ex: The hacker attempted to conduct cyberattacks under the radar , employing sophisticated techniques to avoid detection by security systems .

behind closed doors [Parirala]

in a place where other people cannot see or know about

Ex: The celebrity 's private life remained a mystery as most of the details were carefully guarded behind closed doors .

behind the scenes [Parirala]

in a secretive way so that the general public is unaware of what is happening

Ex: The charity event was a huge success , thanks to the hard work and dedication of the volunteers who tirelessly worked behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly .

black book [Pangngalan]

itim na libro

Ex: The journalist 's black book was an invaluable resource , containing the contact information of whistleblowers and insiders who disclosed sensitive information .

Ang black book ng mamamahayag ay isang napakahalagang mapagkukunan, na naglalaman ng impormasyon ng contact ng mga whistleblower at insider na nagbunyag ng sensitibong impormasyon.

in cahoots [Parirala]

used to refer to a situation where two or more people, organizations, etc. are secretly collaborating with each other to do something dishonest or illegal

Ex: The journalists uncovered evidence that the celebrity and the paparazzi were in cahoots , staging photos for publicity purposes .

to [have] designs on {sth} [Parirala]

to secretly or dishonestly intend to achieve wealth, power, etc.

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to [laugh] up {one's} sleeve [Parirala]

to secretly take pleasure in something or find it amusing, particularly someone else's problems and misfortunes

Ex: The prankster could n't help but laugh up his sleeve as his friend fell victim to yet another practical joke .

like a thief in the night [Parirala]

used to refer to something that happens unexpectedly and without warning or detection

Ex: The sudden change in government policy took the citizens by surprise , descending upon them like a thief in the night .

to [groan] inwardly [Parirala]

to remain silent instead of expressing one's disapproval or distress

Ex: After spending hours preparing a meal , she groaned inwardly when she accidentally dropped the dish , creating a mess that needed to be cleaned up .

in league with {sb/sth} [Parirala]

secretly making plans with another individual or group

Ex: The undercover agent infiltrated the criminal organization , pretending to be in league with the gang members to gather valuable information .

on the q.t. [Parirala]

used to refer to something that is done in a quiet or discreet manner

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on the sly [Parirala]

in a manner that is inclined to conceal a person's actual feelings and intentions

Ex: The spy acquired classified information on the sly , carefully avoiding detection by enemy agents .

through the back door [Parirala]

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

Ex: The team won the championship by recruiting talented players through the back door , bypassing official tryouts .

dog whistle [Pangngalan]

silbato ng aso

Ex: The politician 's speech contained several dog whistles aimed at his supporters .

Ang talumpati ng politiko ay naglalaman ng ilang kodigong mensahe na nakalaan para sa kanyang mga tagasuporta.

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