in private

1. Not in public; secretly, confidentially. For example, The hearings will be conducted in private, or May I speak to you in private? [Late 1500s] For an antonym, see in public.

Example Sentences

Activists who disagree in private, not in public.

From BBC

"When we disagree, it will be in private."

From BBC

If state equity in private companies is an unusual move for the US government, it's not exactly uncommon elsewhere.

From BBC

Braverman, who now works in private practice, said if Zambada were to cooperate, merely giving up other cartel figures would not be enough to make it worth the bargain.

From Los Angeles Times

Stock in both companies remains in private hands, but warrants allow the government to acquire up to 79.9% of the common stock of each.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• covert 
• enigmatic 
• reticent 
• taciturn