BEHIND THE SCENES Definition & Meaning

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behind the scenes

[bih-hahynd thuh seenz]

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idiom

in secret or in private.
Unbeknownst to most people, the group manipulated the survey results from behind the scenes.
in a part of a show, production, organization, etc., that is not visible to the public; backstage.
Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at a rock concert?
Join us as we take you behind the scenes of our photo shoot and discuss some of the products used.

behind-the-scenes

[bih-hahynd-thuh-seenz]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

happening or conducted out of view of the general public.
The behind-the-scenes preparations made the convention a huge success.
held or kept privately by or among a few key or influential people.
There are rumors of behind-the-scenes negotiations taking place that may change international laws on nuclear power.
occurring backstage.
I could hear the behind-the-scenes activities of the stage crew.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of behind the scenes¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Origin of behind the scenes²

First recorded in 1835–45

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Idioms and Phrases

In secret or private, away from public view, as in His struggle for the top position took place strictly behind the scenes. This term alludes to the various activities that go on behind the curtain in theaters, out of the audience's view. [Late 1700s] Also see behind closed doors.

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Israel may also push harder behind the scenes for American involvement to, as it sees it, to finish the job.

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How does being behind the scenes and knowing what goes into making the show inform you as a performer?

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"What a fantastic idea to have all these pieces to learn from - so they're not just behind the scenes and stored away somewhere. You can see them in person and up close," said Catherine.

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The appointment of a polished media performer contrasts with multi-millionaire businessman Yusuf, a 38-year-old political newcomer who largely worked behind the scenes as chairman to professionalise the party.

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“When people ask me questions about what was going on behind the scenes and how did you make such great music, I tell them it was Sly writing what was coming out of his heart and soul,” he told the website Wax Poetics.

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