"on the q.t" 怎么发音

expression

US

AHN thuh kyoo-TEE

UK

ON thuh kyoo-TEE

释义

'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 音标

美式英语

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

英式英语

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˌkjuːˈtiː

简化发音

美式

AHN thuh kyoo-TEE

英式

ON thuh kyoo-TEE

语境中听

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.