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I was reading a book the other day, when I came across an expression "behind closed doors". Are you familiar with the phrase?

Let's imagine: There's a room in front of you. If the door is open, you can see what people are doing in the room; you can hear what they are talking about; you know what's happening there.

If the door is closed, on the contrary, you can't see inside. You don't know what's going on there.

So, if something takes places behind closed doors, it's done in secret. It's hidden from public view.

For example, a deal may be negotiated behind closed doors. People may meet behind closed doors. Discussions can happen behind closed doors.

Now, would you like to try a quiz? I'll give you three options, please listen carefully and choose the one that is CORRECT. Ready?

If something happens behind closed doors, it's done:

1. privately.

2. publicly.

3. quietly.