under the table

/ˌʌndər ðə ˈteɪbəl/
adjective
  1. Done secretly and usually illegally, especially referring to payments made to avoid taxes or regulations.
    • Many workers receive under-the-table tips that are not reported to the government.
    • The contractor offered an under-the-table discount if they paid in cash.
    • The politician was accused of accepting under-the-table donations from a corporation.
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