How to Pronounce "go behind your back"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
GOH bee-HYND yer BAK
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɪhˈaɪnd/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
goh bi-HYND yaw BAK
Definition
To do something secretly or without someone’s knowledge, often in a way that betrays their trust.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɪhˈaɪnd/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH bee-HYND yer BAK
UK
goh bi-HYND yaw BAK
Listen in Context
She would never go behind your back and lie to you.
Why did you go behind my back and make that decision?
It hurts when friends go behind your back.
I can't believe you went behind my back and talked to my boss.