on the q.t.

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Adverbial on the q.t. has 1 sense

secretly, in secret, on the Q.T., on the QT - in secrecy; not openly; "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"; "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"; "they arranged to meet in secret"

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on the q.t.

Part of speech: Idiom

Definition: Secretly or discreetly; without other people knowing or noticing.

Sense 1: (adverb) In a secretive manner.

Example sentence 1: They met on the q.t. in order to discuss their secret plan.

Example sentence 2: She gave me the information on the q.t. and asked me not to tell anyone.

Sense 2: (adjective) Describing a secretive or discreet action or situation.

Example sentence 3: He always operates on the q.t., avoiding any unnecessary attention.

Sense 3: (noun) A secret or confidential matter.

Example sentence 4: I can't discuss it openly, but I'll give you a hint—it's on the q.t.

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