behind the scenes

The idiom "behind the scenes" is often used to describe actions or processes that occur out of public view, typically in a private or secretive manner.

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Definition

B2General

(figurative)Happening privately or secretly, away from public view.

Example

  • A lot of negotiations happened behind the scenes before the agreement was reached.
  • The success of the event was due to months of behind-the-scenes work.

B2Entertainment

(theater, film)Occurring in the areas not visible to the audience, such as backstage or during rehearsals.

Example

  • The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.
  • Actors often have to deal with behind-the-scenes chaos during live performances.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "behind the scenes":

behind the curtainoff camerabehind closed doorsinside baseball