Behind-the-scenes Definition

bĭ-hīndthə-sēnz
adjective
Done, maintained, or held out of public view or in secret.
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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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Alternative spelling of behind the scenes.
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(theater) Behind the scenery and stage area; backstage.

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(idiomatic) In secret; out of public view.

Many videos come with features that show what went on behind the scenes to make the movie and special effects.
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Behind-the-scenes Sentence Examples

  • Some employees work behind the scenes and receive little thanks.

  • The emotions behind the scenes were hot and angry before one more scene emerged-- this one lingering for what felt like minutes.

  • This speech was public evidence of what was known to be going on behind the scenes.

  • Personally, Oprah gives away more money behind the scenes.

  • Go beyond the show by going behind the scenes.

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