under-the-table

UK
/ˌʌn.də.ðəˈteɪ.bəl/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚ.ðəˈteɪ.bəl/

Translations

under-the-tableadverb
UK
/ˌʌn.də.ðəˈteɪ.bəl/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚ.ðəˈteɪ.bəl/
They hired workers under-the-table to avoid taxes.
Они наняли работников нелегально, чтобы избежать налогов.
He was paid under-the-table for his work.
Ему заплатили тайно за его работу.
under-the-tableadjective
more under-the-table
Comp.
most under-the-table
Super.
UK
/ˌʌn.də.ðəˈteɪ.bəl/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚ.ðəˈteɪ.bəl/
They made an under-the-table agreement to avoid taxes.
Они заключили тайное соглашение, чтобы избежать налогов.
He received an under-the-table payment for his work.
Он получил нелегальную оплату за свою работу.

Definitions

under-the-tableadverb
In a secretive or illicit manner, especially to avoid detection or legal requirements.
He was paid under-the-table to avoid paying taxes.
under-the-tableadjective
Done secretly and usually illegally, especially to avoid taxes or regulations.
They made an under-the-table payment to secure the contract.