Backstairs
noun
A secret, unofficial, or indirect way of reaching a goal.
He managed to get the job through backstairs influence
Often appears as...
- backstairs influence
- backstairs gossip
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Done in a secret or indirect way.
He achieved his goals backstairs, without anyone knowing
Often appears as...
- done backstairs
- operate backstairs
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Something done or located in secret or unofficially.
There were rumors of a backstairs deal going on
Often appears as...
- backstairs deal
- backstairs affair
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A secret, unofficial, or indirect way of reaching a goal.
He managed to get the job through backstairs influence
Often appears as...
- backstairs influence
- backstairs gossip
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Done in a secret or indirect way.
He achieved his goals backstairs, without anyone knowing
Often appears as...
- done backstairs
- operate backstairs
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Something done or located in secret or unofficially.
There were rumors of a backstairs deal going on
Often appears as...
- backstairs deal
- backstairs affair
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Influences
Backstairs in this sense implies the use of hidden connections or influence to achieve something.
His promotion felt unfair to many, as it was a result of backstairs influence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Public
The term often suggests something is not done openly or through the official channels.
She’s always involved in backstairs gossip that never reaches the light of day.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Negative
'Backstairs' can carry a negative connotation, as it refers to actions considered sneaky or unethical.
They used backstairs practices to obtain confidential information.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Influences
Backstairs in this sense implies the use of hidden connections or influence to achieve something.
His promotion felt unfair to many, as it was a result of backstairs influence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Public
The term often suggests something is not done openly or through the official channels.
She’s always involved in backstairs gossip that never reaches the light of day.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Negative
'Backstairs' can carry a negative connotation, as it refers to actions considered sneaky or unethical.
They used backstairs practices to obtain confidential information.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Influences
Backstairs in this sense implies the use of hidden connections or influence to achieve something.
His promotion felt unfair to many, as it was a result of backstairs influence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Public
The term often suggests something is not done openly or through the official channels.
She’s always involved in backstairs gossip that never reaches the light of day.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Negative
'Backstairs' can carry a negative connotation, as it refers to actions considered sneaky or unethical.
They used backstairs practices to obtain confidential information.
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Quote examples
George Meredith
English Novelist
Memoirs are the backstairs of history.
Quote examples
George Meredith
English Novelist
Memoirs are the backstairs of history.
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