undir fjögur augu
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Etymology
Literally, “under four eyes”. Cognate or calque of Danish under fire øjne, a cognate of German unter vier Augen.
Adverb
- (idiomatic) discussing in private; for two people to discuss without others present
See also
- í trúnaði (“confidentially”)
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