Translations for „backstairs“ in the English » German Dictionary

I . ˈback·stairs N pl

backstairs

Hintertreppe f

II . ˈback·stairs N modifier

backstairs (gossip):

backstairs

Hintertreppen-

backstairs deal

undurchsichtiges Geschäft

III . ˈback·stairs ADV

to do sth backstairs

etw unter der Hand tun

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

backstairs deal

undurchsichtiges Geschäft

to do sth backstairs

etw unter der Hand tun

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

He would be ushered out down the backstairs when other family and friends appeared at the front door.

www.bbc.co.uk

The backstairs lead down to the first floor.

en.wikipedia.org

Backstairs-crawlers, flatterers and obedient conformists naturally do well in this process.

www.dailymail.co.uk

In practice backstairs intrigue was often brought to bear on the appointments.

en.wikipedia.org

He found another court room with an open door, went through the fire door behind the judge's chair and found himself in the backstairs network.

www.independent.co.uk