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ON THE Q.T.
Dictionary entry overview: What does on the Q.T. mean?
• ON THE Q.T. (adverb)
The adverb ON THE Q.T. has 1 sense:
1. in secrecy; not openly
Familiarity information: ON THE Q.T. used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In secrecy; not openly
Synonyms:
in secret; on the Q.T.; on the QT; secretly
Context example:
they arranged to meet in secret
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