Como Pronunciar "on the q.t"

expression

AHN thuh kyoo-TEE

ON thuh kyoo-TEE

Definição

'On the q.t.' is an informal phrase meaning 'in secret' or 'quietly, without drawing attention.' People use it when something should be kept confidential or not made public.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˌkjuːˈtiː

Inglês Britânico

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˌkjuːˈtiː

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

AHN thuh kyoo-TEE

ON thuh kyoo-TEE

Ouça em Contexto

Keep this on the q.t until we are ready to announce it.

They started meeting on the q.t.

She gave me advice on the q.t.

We're planning a surprise party on the q.t, so don't spill the beans.