On the sly: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 42
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On the sly
Word Power 42 · English idioms
Meaning
Secretly.
Usage
- I remember when I was a student smoking in school was forbidden, but we used to do it on the sly in the lavatories.
- Papa drinks wine on the sly because mom doesn't want him to drink.
Your turn
Use “on the sly” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.
A LITTLE PRACTICE
Now, give it a try.
Can you remember what “On the sly” means?
Take a moment. Then have a look at the answer.
From this lesson
Secretly.
