under the table

prepositional phrase4

1. •
   Secret; covert; undisclosed.
2. •
   Secretly; covertly; undisclosedly.

   • I was paid under the table, so I didn't have to pay taxes on the income but I couldn't complain when I was cheated.
3. •
   In or into a state of drunkenness.
4. •
   In or into a state of stupification or boredom.