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Правда, Секреты и Обман - В тайне

Изучите английские идиомы о секретности с примерами, такими как "дергать за ниточки" и "тайком".

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

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

незаметный наблюдатель, скрытый наблюдатель

незаметный наблюдатель, скрытый наблюдатель

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

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

дергать за ниточки, тайно управлять

дергать за ниточки, тайно управлять

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

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

незаметно, незаметно

незаметно, незаметно

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

in a place where other people cannot see or know about

за кулисами, тайно

за кулисами, тайно

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

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

за кулисами, тайно

за кулисами, тайно

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

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

секретный список контактов, секретная записная книжка

секретный список контактов, секретная записная книжка

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

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

в сговоре, сговор

в сговоре, сговор

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

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

иметь корыстные намерения, скрытые мотивы

иметь корыстные намерения, скрытые мотивы

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

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

тайно злорадствовать, скрытое злорадство

тайно злорадствовать, скрытое злорадство

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

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

внезапно, совершенно неожиданно

внезапно, совершенно неожиданно

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

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

молча подавлять недовольство, молча выражать недовольство внутри

молча подавлять недовольство, молча выражать недовольство внутри

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

secretly making plans with another individual or group

в сговоре с, состоящий в сговоре с

в сговоре с, состоящий в сговоре с

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

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

по-тихому, незаметно

по-тихому, незаметно

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

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

тайно и хитро, скрытно и хитро

тайно и хитро, скрытно и хитро

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

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

через обходные пути, обходным способом

через обходные пути, обходным способом

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

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

скрытое сообщение, скрытый смысл

скрытое сообщение, скрытый смысл

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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