under-the-table

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(Argo) gizli
{k} el altından, gizlice
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Alternative spelling of under the table; in attributive use

He received an under-the-table payment.

designed and carried out secretly or confidentially; "a sub-rosa report"; "has their under-the-table backing"
Secret(ly), covert(ly), undisclosed(ly)

I was paid under the table, so I didn't have to pay taxes on the income but I couldn't complain when I was cheated.

(deyim) If something is done under the table, it is a secret, hidden action: They offered him money under the table to change his mind
beneath the table, in an unofficial manner, illegally
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