through the back door

US /θruː ðə bæk dɔːr/
UK /θruː ðə bæk dɔːr/
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走后门, 暗中

by indirect, unofficial, or secret means

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He tried to get the job through the back door by using his connections.
他试图通过利用人脉走后门来获得这份工作。
They passed the new regulation through the back door without much public debate.
他们未经太多公开辩论就暗中通过了新规定。