What does hole-and-corner mean?
Hole-and-corner means Conducted in secret; clandestine..
Hole-and-corner
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Conducted in secret; clandestine..
Example Sentences
The Baron rather frowned on such things, thinking them injudicious at the present stage of affairs, so His Highness had to go about them in a hole and corner manner.
Whatever made you think in the first place that I would give up the security of my happy marriage for a hole-and-corner affair with you?
Synonyms for hole-and-corner
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hole-and-corner?
Common synonyms include cloak-and-dagger, surreptitious, clandestine, insignificant.
What is the opposite of hole-and-corner?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hole-and-corner in a sentence?
The Baron rather frowned on such things, thinking them injudicious at the present stage of affairs, so His Highness had to go about them in a hole and corner manner.
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