on the q.t.

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on the q.t.

They arranged to meet on the q.t. in the park.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • In secrecy; not openly; privately: The phrase "on the q.t." means to do something in a secret, quiet, or confidential manner, without others knowing.
Usage
  • Use "on the q.t." to describe an action that is done discreetly or confidentially. It is an informal idiom, often used in spoken English.
  • It typically follows a verb (e.g., ) or the verb "to be" (e.g., ).
Examples
  • Adverb:
    • They met on the q.t. to plan the surprise party. (They met secretly to plan the surprise party.)
    • The deal was arranged on the q.t. to avoid media attention. (The deal was arranged privately to avoid media attention.)
    • Can you pass me this information on the q.t.? (Can you give me this information confidentially?)
Advanced Usage

  • "Keep something on the q.t.": To maintain something as a secret.

    • Let's keep this news on the q.t. until the official announcement. (Let's keep this news secret until the official announcement.)

  • "Do something on the q.t.": To perform an action secretly.

    • He's been seeing her on the q.t. for months. (He has been meeting her secretly for months.)
Variants and Related Words

  • On the quiet: An informal phrase with the same meaning as "on the q.t."

    • He paid for the repairs on the quiet. (He paid for the repairs secretly.)

  • Q.T.: An abbreviation sometimes used in informal writing to represent "quiet."

    • Let's keep this on the Q.T. (Let's keep this quiet/secret.)
Synonyms
  • Secretly: In a secret manner.
  • Privately: Without others being involved or aware.
  • Confidentially: In a way that is meant to be kept secret.
  • Slyly: In a cunning and secretive manner.
  • Covertly: Without being openly acknowledged or displayed.
Related Idioms

  • On the sly: Doing something secretly, often because it is wrong or forbidden.

    • He's been eating sweets on the sly. (He has been eating sweets secretly.)

  • Behind closed doors: In private, not in public view.

    • The negotiations happened behind closed doors. (The negotiations happened in private.)

  • Under the table: Done secretly and often illegally.

    • He was paid under the table to avoid taxes. (He was paid secretly to avoid taxes.)
on the q.t.

They arranged to meet on the q.t. in the park.

Adverb
  1. in secrecy; not openly
    • met secretly to discuss the invasion plans
    • the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library
    • they arranged to meet in secret

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