on the Q.T.
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
This phrase is an abbreviation of the Latin 'quiete', meaning 'quietly'. It originated in the 19th century.
مثال
- He told me on the qt that he's planning to propose to his girlfriend.
- I'm telling you this on the qt, so don't tell anyone else.
- She said, on the qt, that she's looking for a new job.
ترکیبهای رایج
on the qt, he on the qt, she on the qt, they on the qt, I
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- 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”