Between you me and the bedpost Meaning in English

expression

US

bit-WEEN YOO MEE and/uhnd thuh/THUH/thee BED-pohst

UK

bit-WEEN YOO MEE AND thuh/THEE BED-pohst

Definition

A humorous, old-fashioned expression used to introduce something you want to keep secret or private, like saying 'just between us'.

Usage & Nuances

Considered quirky and old-fashioned; usually used playfully in informal situations. Often interchanged with 'just between us' or 'between you and me.' Not commonly used in modern conversation. Avoid in formal writing.

• Spanish: entre tú, yo y la cama (expresión de confidencialidad)
• Portuguese (BR): entre você, eu e a cabeceira da cama (expressão de confidencialidade)
• Portuguese (PT): entre ti, eu e a cabeceira da cama (expressão de confidencialidade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 只在你我之间（保密说法）
• Chinese (Traditional): 只在你我之間（祕密用語）
• Hindi: सिर्फ़ तुम्हारे, मेरे और पलंग के पाए के बीच (गोपनीयता के लिए कहावत)
• Arabic: بينك وبيني وبين عمود السرير (تعبير للسرية)
• Bengali: তোমার আমার আর বিছানার খুঁটির মাঝে (মজা করে) - শুধু আমাদের মধ্যে
• Russian: между нами, говоря по секрету (шутливо) - только между нами
• Japanese: ここだけの話だけど（ユーモラスに） - 内緒だけど
• Vietnamese: giữa tôi bạn và cái giường (hài hước, cũ) - chỉ giữa chúng ta
• Korean: 우리끼리만 하는 얘기인데 (농담식으로) - 그냥 우리끼리
• Turkish: aramızda kalsın (esprili/eskimiş bir ifade)
• Urdu: ہم دونوں کے درمیان (مزاحیہ، پرانی طرز)
• Indonesian: antara kita saja (guyonan, kuno) - cuma antara kita

Example Sentences

Between you me and the bedpost, I don't really like his cooking.

basic

Can I tell you something between you me and the bedpost?

basic

Between you me and the bedpost, I'm thinking about quitting my job.

basic

Between you me and the bedpost, I think he has a crush on her.

natural

Between you me and the bedpost, this is the best cake I've ever tasted.

natural

Look, between you me and the bedpost, I don't think this plan will work.

natural