Behind-the-scenes

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of behind the scenes. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "Like the activities of British Railways Research Department, developing, testing and modifying diesel locomotives before their acceptance for service is another behind-the-scenes activity which is a closed book to most passengers and to many railwaymen."

Adjective
  1. 1
    designed and carried out secretly or confidentially wordnet

Synonyms

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sub-rosaunder-the-table

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"There's also a great deal of so called behind-the-scenes work."

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