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Vérité, Secret et Tromperie - Secret

Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant le secret avec des exemples comme "tirer les ficelles" et "en cachette".

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception

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

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

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

tirer des ficelles

tirer des ficelles

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

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.

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.

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.

a list with contact information of people whom one secretly communicates with

carnet noir, livre noir

carnet noir, livre noir

Ex: The journalist 's black book was an invaluable resource , containing the contact information of whistleblowers and insiders who disclosed sensitive information .Le **carnet noir** du journaliste était une ressource inestimable, contenant les coordonnées des lanceurs d'alerte et des initiés qui ont divulgué des informations sensibles.
in cahoots
[Phrase]

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 in cahoots, staging photos for publicity purposes .

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

Ex: The company's aggressive acquisition strategy revealed their designs on becoming a dominant player in the industry.

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

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

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 like a thief in the night.

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

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

secretly making plans with another individual or group

Ex: The undercover agent infiltrated the criminal organization , pretending to in league with the gang members to gather valuable information .
on the q.t.
[Phrase]

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

Ex: The politician accepted a bribe on the q.t ., unaware that the whole exchange was being recorded.
on the sly
[Phrase]

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

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

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.

a coded message intended to be understood by a particular group while remaining unnoticed or ambiguous to others

sifflet à chien, message codé

sifflet à chien, message codé

Ex: The politician 's speech contained several dog whistles aimed at his supporters .Le discours du politicien contenait plusieurs **messages codés** destinés à ses supporters.
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