vor verschlossener Tür
Translation
behind closed doors, in private, in camera
Examples
Die Verhandlungen fanden vor verschlossener Tür statt.
The negotiations took place behind closed doors.
Grammar Patterns
sth. takes place vor verschlossener Tür sth. takes place behind closed doors Die Sitzung fand vor verschlossener Tür statt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: im Geheimen (in secret), unter Ausschluss der Öffentlichkeit (excluding the public)
Etymology
From 'vor' (in front of) + 'verschlossener' (locked) + 'Tür' (door). Literally 'in front of a locked door', it idiomatically refers to what happens *behind* it.
Memory Tips
Picture a meeting happening, but you are standing 'in front of the locked door' – you can't get in, so the meeting is private.