behind-the-scenes
adjectiveUK /bɪˌhaɪnd ðə ˈsiːnz/
US /bɪˌhaɪnd ðə ˈsiːnz/
Happening where people cannot see it.
The movie showed behind-the-scenes clips of the actors practicing.
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2. Work done quietly by people who are not seen.
The behind-the-scenes team made sure the show ran smoothly.
3. Not known to the public.
There was a lot of behind-the-scenes planning for the surprise party.
4. The parts of a film or show that show how it was made.
We watched a behind-the-scenes video about the special effects.