behind-the-scenes
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be·hind-the-scenes
(bĭ-hīnd'THə-sēnz')
adj.
adj.
- Done, maintained, or held out of public view or in secret.
- Revealing what is done out of public view: a behind-the-scenes report on the workings of the mayor's office.
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behind the scenes
In secret or private, away from public view, as in His struggle for the top position took place strictly behind the scenes. This term alludes to the various activities that go on behind the curtain in theaters, out of the audience's view. [Late 1700s] Also see
behind closed doors.
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- Secrecy and Concealment - behind-the-scenes: (adj) working in secret
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