behind-the-scenes

be·hind-the-scenes

(bĭ-hīnd′thə-sēnz′)

adj.

1. Done, maintained, or held out of public view or in secret.

2. 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′

adj.

1. happening out of view of the public; done, held, or kept in secret.

2. occurring backstage.

[1835–45]

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Adj.

1.

behind-the-scenes - designed and carried out secretly or confidentially; "a sub-rosa report"; "has their under-the-table backing" sub-rosa, under-the-table covert - secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels"

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