释义 |
Idiom hole-and-corner British, British hole-and-corner activities are kept secret, usually because they are dishonest.I don't want any more hole-in-the-corner deals, from now all our business will be done in the open. (always before noun)
hole-and-cornerShady and secretive, typically to hide illicit activity. Primarily heard in UK. You can be sure there's some hole-and-corner activities going on in that private club. |