What is "on the q.t."

adv. (context idiomatic English) quietly; in a secretive manner; clandestinely. alt. (context idiomatic English) quietly; in a secretive manner; clandestinely.

adv. (alternative form of on the Q.T. English)

adv. in secrecy; not openly; "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"; "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"; "they arranged to meet in secret" [syn: secretly, in secret, on the QT]