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Definition of backstairs - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
secondary stairsRare UK secondary, less visible set of stairs in a buildingRare UK
- The servants used the backstairs to access the kitchen quietly.
2.
metaphorDated UK indirect or secretive means of accessDated UK
- He gained influence through backstairs channels.
Adjective
1.
covert activitiesDated UK secret, clandestineDated UK
- They held backstairs negotiations to avoid public scrutiny..
2.
deceitfulDated UK underhanded or deceitful in natureDated UK
- He used backstairs methods to win the contract.
Images of backstairs
secondary, less visible set of stairs in a building
Expressions with backstairs
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secret agreement made to benefit certain people unfairly
The politicians were accused of making a backstairs deal.
secret planning or plotting to gain power or advantage
The company was full of backstairs intrigue and hidden agendas.
Origin of backstairs
English, back + stairs
Examples of backstairs in a sentence
The backstairs led directly to the attic. Rumors spread through backstairs whispers. He navigated the political landscape via backstairs methods. The backstairs deal was exposed by the media. They were involved in backstairs diplomacy. She engaged in backstairs dealings to gain power.
His backstairs tactics were eventually exposed.
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- French:escaliers de service, secret, ...
- German:Hintertreppe, geheim, ...
- Italian:scala posteriore, segreto, ...
- Spanish:escalera secundaria, secreto, ...
- Portuguese:escada dos fundos, secreto, ...
- Chinese:后楼梯, 隐秘的, ...
- Japanese:裏階段, 裏の, ...
- Arabic:دَرَج خَلْفِي, سِرِّي, ...
- Hebrew:מַדְרֵגוֹת חֲבוּיוֹת, חֲשָׁאִי, ...
- Russian:запасная лестница, тайный, ...
- Ukrainian:чорні сходи, таємний, ...
- Hindi:पीछे की सीढ़ियाँ, गुप्त, ...
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