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under-the-table

[uhn-der-thuh-tey-buhl] / ˈʌn dər ðəˈteɪ bəl /
























ADVERB
under the counter
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Since 2022 she has lived in Mexico City, working odd jobs for under-the-table pay because she lacks legal status.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Pilot’s former CEO also extended the offer of under-the-table payments to at least 10 other executives in April, according to Berkshire’s filing.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2023

That is the single ingredient lacking in her partnership with Carmy, which he admits during their under-the-table heart-to-heart.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2023

She cycled through seven under-the-table jobs - as a babysitter, housekeeper, waitress and construction worker - within the first year.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2023

The lady walked gravely toward him, whereupon William again followed the under-the-table route, and finally flopped into a chair by his own desk.

From William Adolphus Turnpike by Banks, William




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