on the sly

US /ɑn ðə slaɪ/
UK /ɑn ðə slaɪ/
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偷偷地, 暗中, 私下里

doing something secretly or furtively

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He was eating cookies on the sly when his mom wasn't looking.
他趁妈妈不注意的时候偷偷地吃饼干。
They were meeting on the sly to plan the surprise party.
他们偷偷地见面,计划惊喜派对。