How to Pronounce "behind closed doors"
expression
bi-HIND KLOHZD DORZ
bi-HIND KLOHZD DAWZ
Definition
When something is done behind closed doors, it happens in private or in secret, without the public or others knowing about it. It is often used for meetings or decisions that are not open to everyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈkɫoʊzd/ /ˈdɔɹz
British English
bɪhˈaɪnd/ /klˈəʊzd/ /dˈɔːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-HIND KLOHZD DORZ
UK
bi-HIND KLOHZD DAWZ
Listen in Context
The board voted behind closed doors.
Some talks happen behind closed doors.
Decisions were made behind closed doors.
Nobody knows what really happened behind closed doors that night.