One is Mandarin, the country's official tongue, and the other the language of under-the-table deal making.

Louise Hathcock made no more efforts to have an under-the-table deal with Buford Pusser.

After the three brothers sold, Jack - through his under-the-table deal - joined Semenenko's syndicate and bought back all his stock, 200,000 shares.

These under-the-table deals have been common in other parts of the world, particularly Europe, but until now were thought to be rare in North America.

It's all backslapping and pressing the flesh and under-the-table deals.

Some have conspired with franchises to cut under-the-table deals after they become free agents.

Or they might try to profit from that right by making an under-the-table deal to sublet the parking space to an outsider.

He starts smuggling arms and precious metals as well as making under-the-table deals to set up pollution-causing industries.

"This was not some under-the-table deal."

But with knowledge of many under-the-table deals being reached over the last few years, it would not be shocking to see the league's lawyers investigate Williamson's new contract.