By stealth In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "by stealth", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-07-03 07:07

Meaning of By stealth

By stealth adverb

Used when you move or act quietly and carefully so as not to be seen or heard, especially in an undetected way; silently and secretly.

Company policy had been changed by stealth without consultation; therefore, the meeting was immediately held yesterday.

The thieves broke into my house by stealth. We lost a lot of valuables.

Other phrases about:

guilty secret

A thing is known about by only a few people and kept hidden from others because it makes somebody feel ashamed.

be in cahoots

To be secretly working together

Backroom boy

A person who contributes important work to the organization but is kept secret.

take (one) behind the woodshed

To secretly punish or rebuke someone for doing something.

Origin of By stealth

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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