through the back door
US /θruː ðə bæk dɔːr/
UK /θruː ðə bæk dɔːr/
1.
pelos fundos, de forma indireta
by indirect, unofficial, or secret means
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He tried to get the job through the back door by using his connections.
Ele tentou conseguir o emprego pelos fundos usando suas conexões.
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They passed the new regulation through the back door without much public debate.
Eles aprovaram a nova regulamentação pelos fundos sem muito debate público.