money under the table
Example Sentences
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When the Black Sox threw the World Series a century ago, the conspirators stood to make more money under the table than they would have by winning the championship.
From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2021
Taking money under the table was a common practice among amateurs, but no player was as open about it as Norman was.
From Golf Digest • Apr. 1, 2020
It’s also possible some unscrupulous overseas telecom firms will accept money under the table from robocallers to verify calls and make them seem legitimate.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2019
However, she’s getting the money under the table, so even if she insists on cash only, and you go along, you are morally obligated to pay her something decent.
From Slate • Dec. 22, 2014
Bromley performed that service by passing the money under the table to Baker, the Senate's Democratic majority secretary.
From Time Magazine Archive
