by stealth

by stealth

Meaning

In an undetected way; silently and secretly.

Examples

The cat burglar entered the office by stealth, and the only evidence he was there was the missing document.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does the idiom ‘by stealth’ mean?

The idiom by stealth means “to deal with a difficult situation without being harmed or damaged”

How do you use ‘by stealth’ in a sentence?

Example usage of idiom ‘by stealth’: Newspapers have weathered the storm of online information by providing news online themselves.

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