Latin phrase meaning "under the rose", used in English to denote secrecy or confidentiality.
Sinónimos
Examples for "sub rosa"
Examples for "sub rosa"
1The affair was quite sub rosa, however, none of the papers mentioning it.
2It was generally known, sub rosa, that Hildreth and I were living together.
3I wouldn't be surprised if such an arrangement has already been agreed sub rosa.
4I suspect him of giving consultations, and prescribing sub rosa.
5I suggest a sub rosa stop someplace where we can have a quiet talk.
1He proposed to her under the rose-coloured shade of the Welsbach light.
2His face, even under the rose-shaded electric lamp, was cold and set.
3But, masters, this is under the rose, continued Boniface with a whisper.
4Find out his intentions, just, as you may say, under the rose.
5Her gay round face showed with flowery delicacy under the rose silk.
6Then Tom stooped his tall form under the rose-trailers and entered the arbor.
7The two under the rose-and-white-fringed canopy leaned toward each other.
8He found Mary seated under the rose trellis beside the drive, watching for his coming.
9He had a longing to say: 'Part of one of my families under the rose.'
10The Marshal, the count and Mollendorf represent what is called the Auersperg faction under the rose.
11This understanding between us ( under the rose) will open up magnificent prospects for you.
12So, for the sake of the diamonds, she and Bertie had their rendezvous under the rose.
13It's all buried in a little canvas bag under the rose bush, just like a movie.
14He shivered in a little wind that blew under the rose vine with a frosty gust.
15She could see his very smile when they used to sit under the rose-trees at home.
16He has had a meeting with Richard, and is now acting for him under the rose.
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