a escondidas

adv.

in secret, behind one's back, on the sly, on the quiet.

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a escondidas

secretly, in secret

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= by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly

Ex. He is a systematic 'sweater' who sucks wealth from toiling crowds by cunning and by stealth.

Ex. It is contended that adoption policies have encouraged nondisclosure of information by gay men & lesbians, & surrogacy arrangements are often handled stealthily.

Ex. Seditious books continued to appear, nevertheless, both from secret presses in England moving furtively from hideout to hideout.

Ex. Lee is normally a very quiet member of the crew, although we suspect that on the quiet he is a bit of a lad.

Ex. True, you may not see many boys and girls openly holding hands or kissing but many affairs are conducted on the sly.

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= by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly

Ex: He is a systematic 'sweater' who sucks wealth from toiling crowds by cunning and by stealth.

Ex: It is contended that adoption policies have encouraged nondisclosure of information by gay men & lesbians, & surrogacy arrangements are often handled stealthily.

Ex: Seditious books continued to appear, nevertheless, both from secret presses in England moving furtively from hideout to hideout.

Ex: Lee is normally a very quiet member of the crew, although we suspect that on the quiet he is a bit of a lad.

Ex: True, you may not see many boys and girls openly holding hands or kissing but many affairs are conducted on the sly.