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Prawda, Tajemnica i Oszustwo - Secrecy

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
fly on the wall

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

niewidzialny obserwator, ukryty obserwator

niewidzialny obserwator, ukryty obserwator

Ex: I wish I could be a fly on the wall during the high-stakes meeting to understand the decision-making process. 
to [pull] the strings

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

pociągać za sznurki, potajemnie kontrolować

pociągać za sznurki, potajemnie kontrolować

Ex: The CEO was known to pull the strings behind the scenes, influencing major decisions without direct involvement. 
under the radar

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

niepostrzeżenie, dyskretnie

niepostrzeżenie, dyskretnie

Ex: The company quietly launched a new product under the radar to test its reception before a full-scale release. 
behind closed doors

in a place where other people cannot see or know about

zakulisowo, potajemnie

zakulisowo, potajemnie

Ex: The CEO held a meeting behind closed doors to discuss the company's financial troubles. 
behind the scenes

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

za kulisami, potajemnie

za kulisami, potajemnie

Ex: The documentary takes you behind the scenes of a famous fashion show, revealing the intense preparations and chaos that precede the glamorous runway. 
black book
black book
[Rzeczownik]

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

tajna lista kontaktów, sekretny spis

tajna lista kontaktów, sekretny spis

Ex: The politician's black book contained the names of influential donors who preferred to remain anonymous. 
in cahoots
in cahoots
[Fraza]

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

w zmowie, zmowa

w zmowie, zmowa

Ex: The two companies were suspected of being in cahoots to fix prices and control the market. 
to [have] designs on {sth}

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

mieć ukryte zamiary, ukryty cel

mieć ukryte zamiary, ukryty cel

Ex: The ambitious executive had designs on the CEO position and worked tirelessly to gain the necessary skills and experience. 
to [laugh] up {one's} sleeve

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

cieszyć się potajemnie z czyjegoś nieszczęścia, ukryta satysfakcja

cieszyć się potajemnie z czyjegoś nieszczęścia, ukryta satysfakcja

Ex: The mischievous child laughed up his sleeve as his sibling received a scolding from their parents. 
like a thief in the night

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

nagle, całkowicie niespodziewanie

nagle, całkowicie niespodziewanie

Ex: The news of their breakup came like a thief in the night, leaving their friends shocked and confused. 
to [groan] inwardly

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

przełykać niezadowolenie w milczeniu, cicho okazywać niezadowolenie

przełykać niezadowolenie w milczeniu, cicho okazywać niezadowolenie

Ex: When the boss announced another late-night meeting, the employees groaned inwardly, knowing it meant more work and less free time. 
in league with {sb/sth}

secretly making plans with another individual or group

w zmowie z, spiknięty z

w zmowie z, spiknięty z

Ex: The corrupt politician was discovered to be in league with several influential businessmen, engaging in illicit activities for personal gain. 
on the q.t.

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

po cichu, niezauważenie

po cichu, niezauważenie

Ex: They met on the q.t. to discuss their plans without arousing suspicion. 
on the sly
on the sly
[Fraza]

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

po cichu i przebiegle, ukradkiem i przebiegle

po cichu i przebiegle, ukradkiem i przebiegle

Ex: She ate the last piece of cake on the sly, hoping no one would notice. 
through the back door

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

tylnymi drzwiami, okrężną drogą

tylnymi drzwiami, okrężną drogą

Ex: He managed to secure the job not through the front door, but through the back door by relying on personal connections. 
dog whistle
dog whistle
[Rzeczownik]

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

ukryta wiadomość, ukryty przekaz

ukryta wiadomość, ukryty przekaz

Ex: The candidate's speech contained several dog whistles aimed at his conservative base, subtly signaling his stance on immigration reform without directly addressing the issue. 
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