How to Pronounce "on the q.t"
expression
AHN thuh kyoo-TEE
ON thuh kyoo-TEE
Definition
'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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˌkjuːˈtiː
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˌkjuːˈtiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN thuh kyoo-TEE
UK
ON thuh kyoo-TEE
Listen in Context
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.