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through the back door

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through the back door
illegally or dishonestly. Bennett had many friends in city government and was known for getting jobs for his friends through the back door.
See also: back, door, through
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She made the first use of the opportunity the day after old Chester's death; indeed, as soon as the news had filtered in through the back door of Diana's Grove.
The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context
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