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hole-and-corner adjective
Meaning : Relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life.
Example :
A hole-and-corner life in some obscure community.
Synonyms : hole-in-corner
Meaning : Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods.
Example :
Clandestine intelligence operations.
Cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines.
Hole-and-corner intrigue.
Secret missions.
A secret agent.
Secret sales of arms.
Surreptitious mobilization of troops.
An undercover investigation.
Underground resistance.
Synonyms : clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret, surreptitious, undercover, underground
