entre deux portes

entre deux portes
An adverb phrase is a group of words used to describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., de plus en plus).
adverb phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(quickly and superficially)
a. briefly
Nous n'avons abordé le sujet qu'entre deux portes. Il faut qu'on en rediscute plus sérieusement.We only touched on the question briefly. We need to discuss it again more seriously.
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