behind-the-scenes
[ bih-hahynd-th uh-seenz ]
/ bɪˈhaɪnd ðəˈsinz /
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 persons: behind-the-scenes negotiations.
occurring backstage: the behind-the-scenes activities of the stage crew.
Origin of behind-the-scenes
First recorded in 1835–45
Words nearby behind-the-scenes
behind someone's back,
behind the eight ball,
behind the scenes,
behind the times,
behind time,
behind-the-scenes,
behindhand,
behistun,
behmen,
behmenism,
behmenist
Definition for behind the scenes (2 of 2)
scene
[ seen ]
/ sin /
noun
Origin of scene
1530–40; < Latin
scēna background (of the stage) < Greek
skēnḗ booth (where actors dressed)
OTHER WORDS FROM scene
in·ter·scene, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH scene
scene seenBritish Dictionary definitions for behind the scenes
scene
/ (siːn) /
noun
Word Origin for scene
C16: from Latin
scēna theatrical stage, from Greek
skēnē tent, stage
Idioms and Phrases with behind the scenes (1 of 2)
behind the scenes
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.
Idioms and Phrases with behind the scenes (2 of 2)
scene
see behind the scenes; make a scene; make the scene; on the scene; set the scene for.