Behind the scenes
adverb
If something happens behind the scenes, it happens secretly, and the public does not know about it.
The negotiations were conducted behind the scenes.
Often appears as...
- going on behind the scenes
- happen behind the scenes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
In a position to see the hidden aspects of a performance or activity.
The audience never see the chaos that happens behind the scenes in a theatre.
Often appears as...
- see behind the scenes
- chaos behind the scenes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
If something happens behind the scenes, it happens secretly, and the public does not know about it.
The negotiations were conducted behind the scenes.
Often appears as...
- going on behind the scenes
- happen behind the scenes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
In a position to see the hidden aspects of a performance or activity.
The audience never see the chaos that happens behind the scenes in a theatre.
Often appears as...
- see behind the scenes
- chaos behind the scenes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Secret Activities
Refers to actions hidden from public, like private discussions or unannounced preparations.
The surprise party was planned behind the scenes.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Influence
Suggests that unseen individuals or groups are influencing decisions.
Decisions at the company are often made by people working behind the scenes.
Pro Tip 3/3Concealed Effort
Implies that there is more effort involved than what is visible to outsiders.
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make the event successful.
Pro Tip 1/3Secret Activities
Refers to actions hidden from public, like private discussions or unannounced preparations.
The surprise party was planned behind the scenes.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Influence
Suggests that unseen individuals or groups are influencing decisions.
Decisions at the company are often made by people working behind the scenes.
Pro Tip 3/3Concealed Effort
Implies that there is more effort involved than what is visible to outsiders.
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make the event successful.
Pro Tip 1/3Secret Activities
Refers to actions hidden from public, like private discussions or unannounced preparations.
The surprise party was planned behind the scenes.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Influence
Suggests that unseen individuals or groups are influencing decisions.
Decisions at the company are often made by people working behind the scenes.
Pro Tip 3/3Concealed Effort
Implies that there is more effort involved than what is visible to outsiders.
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make the event successful.
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