vor verschlossener Tür
Translation
behind closed doors, in private
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
Literally 'in front of a locked door', from 'vor' (in front of), 'verschlossener' (locked), and 'Tür' (door). It describes an event from which the public is excluded.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are outside a room with a locked door where a meeting is taking place. You are excluded, so it's happening 'behind closed doors'.