behind-the-scenes
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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. | ![]() 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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