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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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