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Backhander
UK
/ˈbækˌhændə/
US
/ˈbækˌhændɚ/
Translation of "backhander" into Russian
Definitions
backhander
Noun
UK
/ˈbækˌhændə/
US
/ˈbækˌhændɚ/
A secret or illicit payment, typically a bribe.
The politician was accused of accepting a backhander to secure the contract for the construction company.
A blow or slap delivered with the back of the hand.
In a flash of anger, he gave the thief a sharp backhander across the face.
A shot or stroke made with a backhand motion, especially in sports such as ice hockey.
The winger flicked a neat backhander past the goalkeeper.
Idioms and phrases
under-the-table backhander
The official accepted an under-the-table backhander to expedite the process.
нелегальная взятка
Чиновник принял нелегальную взятку, чтобы ускорить процесс.
political backhander
The investigation revealed a political backhander involved in the contract negotiations.
политическая взятка
Расследование выявило политическую взятку, вовлеченную в переговоры по контракту.
cash backhander
He gave a cash backhander to secure his project approval.
денежная взятка
Он дал денежную взятку, чтобы обеспечить одобрение своего проекта.
business backhander
The CEO denied any involvement in the business backhander scandal.
коммерческая взятка
Генеральный директор отрицал какое-либо участие в скандале с коммерческой взяткой.
secret backhander
The whistleblower exposed the secret backhander during the trial.
секретная взятка
Осведомитель раскрыл секретную взятку во время суда.