unter uns gesagt
between you and me, just between us
adverb UN-ter uns ge-ZAHGT Rare
Usage Note
Unter uns gesagt introduces a confidential remark, signalling that what follows is not for wider circulation. It creates intimacy or signals a slight indiscretion. The variant unter uns is also used.
Examples
"Unter uns gesagt: ich glaube, er wird bald kündigen."
Natural Translation
Between you and me: I think he'll resign soon.
Literal Translation
Between us said: I believe, he will soon resign.
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