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ON THE Q.T.

 Dictionary entry overview: What does on the Q.T. mean? 

ON THE Q.T. (adverb)
  The adverb ON THE Q.T. has 1 sense:

1. in secrecy; not openly

  Familiarity information: ON THE Q.T. used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ON THE Q.T. (adverb)


Sense 1on the Q.T. [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

In secrecy; not openly

Synonyms:

in secret; on the Q.T.; on the QT; secretly

Context examples:

met secretly to discuss the invasion plans / the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library / they arranged to meet in secret


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