under the counter
成語所屬單字counter
under the counter — 慣用語
1. sold or done secretly and often illegally, especially when goods are scarce or r
1.慣用語
釋義
私下交易；暗盤
sold or done secretly and often illegally, especially when goods are scarce or restricted
例句
During the shortage, some shopkeepers sold essential goods under the counter at higher prices.
The officer suspected that cigarettes were being traded under the counter at the corner store.