money under the table
Example Sentences
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If she’s taking money under the table, she’s probably afraid of the IRS, and that’s unfortunate because the IRS gets a bad rap for no good reason.
From Slate ● May 19, 2021
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
It gives us a dirty feeling to take money under the table as amateurs.
From Time Magazine Archive
