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hidden agreement

[ˈhɪdən əˈɡriːmənt]
nounpl: hidden agreements
acordo secreto
1. A secret or undisclosed agreement between two or more parties, often made without the knowledge of others who may be affected by it
The two companies reached a hidden agreement to fix prices and eliminate competition.
As duas empresas chegaram a um acordo secreto para fixar preços e eliminar a concorrência.
2. An implicit or tacit understanding between parties that is not formally documented or publicly acknowledged
There appeared to be a hidden agreement between the politicians to support each other's initiatives.
Parecia haver um acordo secreto entre os políticos para apoiar as iniciativas uns dos outros.
NYC Slang
under-the-table deal
Synonyms
secret agreementundisclosed agreementcovert understandingimplicit agreementtacit accord
Antonyms
public agreementopen contractdisclosed agreementtransparent accord

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo secreto
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
acerto nas sombras
Colloquial expression meaning 'deal in the shadows'
Rio de Janeiro
acordo nas costas
Idiomatic expression meaning 'agreement behind someone's back'
Portugal
acordo encoberto
Formal term used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind closed doors
under the table
back-room deal
cloak-and-dagger agreement
sweetheart deal
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