Synonym of behind closed doors (“in private”)

(figuratively) With very little effort.

(of troops etc.) in an arrangement in compact units at close intervals and distances, as for marching and/or drill.

(politics) In parliamentary procedure, the situation where the chairman or speaker selects certain amendments for discussion and excludes others.

(Canada, US) Synonym of food pantry (“agency that hands out food to people in need”)

plural of closed interval

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play it close to the hip

present participle of play it close to the hip

To behave conservatively and discreetly.

simple past tense and past participle of play it close to the hip