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Idiom: On The Sly

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Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.

Example Sentences

1
He ate the chocolate bar on the sly, so no one would see.
2
She was sneaking glances at her phone on the sly during the meeting.
3
They planned a surprise party for their friend on the sly.
4
The cat caught a mouse and devoured it on the sly.
5
He pocketed some money on the sly when no one was looking.

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