under the counter
Example Sentences
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He said he ran into the shop, where he saw an adapter charging system - full of chargers - under the counter and a small fire.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
In one case, an employee saw the approaching agent and shoved 10 displayed basketballs under the counter, as if to be able to say, What basketballs?
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2023
Without saying a word, he reached under the counter, pulled out a tape measure and wrapped it around my head.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2021
In his hotel, he discovers that the pipes under the counter are gone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2021
“Well, if you don’t want a replacement, you can try this rat tonic,” said the witch, reaching under the counter and bringing out a small red bottle.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
