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DictionarySeequieton the quiet
on the quietConfidentially; secretly; without anyone else knowing. Please keep this information on the quiet until we are ready to make a public announcement. It turns out he's been writing a romance novel on the quiet.See also: on, quieton the ˈquiet (also on the q.t. old-fashioned) (informal) without telling anyone; secretly: Well, just on the quiet, she’s actually leaving her job next month. Don’t tell anyone, will you? ♢ Just remember that whatever I tell you is on the q.t. Q.t. is an abbreviation of ‘quiet’.See also: on, quieton the quarter
on the quarter[′ȯnthə ′kwȯrd·ər] (navigation) Bearing approximately 135° relative (on the starboard quarter) or 225° relative (on the port quarter); the expression is often used loosely for broad on the quarter, or bearing exactly 135° or 225° relative. MedicalSeeQUIET |