behind-the-scenes

adjective/adverb

Meaning

Occurring or done in private, away from public view, or involving the hidden work necessary to make a project succeed.

Examples

She played a behind-the-scenes role in negotiating the merger.
The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the film was made.

Synonyms: hidden, private, secret, backstage

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behind-the-scenes

adjective/adverb

Pronunciation: bɪˌhaɪnd ðə ˈsiːnz

Definition

Occurring or done in private, away from public view, or involving the hidden work necessary to make a project succeed.

Examples

She played a behind-the-scenes role in negotiating the merger.
The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the film was made.

Synonyms of behind-the-scenes

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