Illegal Business Practices

adjective describing something that is done secretly or unofficially

adverb used to describe something done secretly or unofficially

preposition indicating the location or position below something

• The company was accused of engaging in under-the-table payments to avoid taxes.
• I heard they're paying their employees under-the-table to save money.
• I can hook you up with an under-the-table job if you need some extra cash.
• Their agreement was kept under-the-table, away from public scrutiny.

• The police raided a suspected chop shop where stolen cars were being dismantled and sold for parts.
• I heard that Joe's Auto Repair might be a chop shop, so be careful if you take your car there.
• I wouldn't trust that shady garage down the street, it looks like a total chop shop.
• The company's unethical practices were likened to a chop shop, where they would dismantle and sell off valuable assets for profit.