back door

noun

1. a door at the rear or side of a building
2. 1. a means of entry to a job, position, etc, that is secret, underhand, or obtained through influence
   2. ( as modifier )

      a backdoor way of making firms pay more

Example Sentences

"This is just a ballot by the back door. Awful," added another.

From BBC

Mondlane said he had to jump through the back door and run through a hair salon, while carrying his bags, accompanied by his wife and daughter.

From BBC

But even if Republicans don't control Congress, Project 2025 outlines a plan to ban abortion pills through the back door, by revoking their FDA approval.

From Salon

“I can leave my back door unlocked and not worry about someone breaking in,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith had that quality that Geraldine Page had of bringing the street to the screen or stage, as though someone living an everyday life had sneaked in through the casting back door.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• side door