Off the books
Pronunciation: /ˈɔf ˈðə ˈbʊks/
Off the books (adj)
- Not written in official records, so the work or payment is not officially counted or taxed.
- Done outside official approval or documentation, often to avoid rules or oversight.
Off the books (adjective)
Examples
- The company hired workers for off the books work.
- She did off the books work to earn extra money.