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