cat that ate the canary »
A person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.
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get a room »
A jocular or sarcastic expression commanding a couple to stop displaying affection in public, and to rent a hotel or motel room to continue amorous activities in private.
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private branch exchange »
Telephone lines.
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private eye »
A private personal detective, employed to gather information about someone.
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take apart »
To move someone away from others to be able to talk to, or give them something in private.
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when the shit hits the fan »
A reference to the messy consequences of a secret or private situation becoming public.
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