behind–the–scenes adjective
always used before a noun 1 : working or happening privately without being known or seen by the public
▪ There has been a lot of behind-the-scenes lobbying for more money. ▪ She exerted a lot of behind-the-scenes influence when the project was being planned. ▪ an effective behind-the-scenes operator 2 : revealing or reporting on things that usually happen privately without being known or seen by the public
▪ The documentary provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Congress in action. ▪ a behind-the-scenes account — see also behind the scenes at scene
▪ There has been a lot of behind-the-scenes lobbying for more money. ▪ She exerted a lot of behind-the-scenes influence when the project was being planned. ▪ an effective behind-the-scenes operator
▪ The documentary provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Congress in action. ▪ a behind-the-scenes account — see also behind the scenes at scene
