Idiom idiom
behind the scenes
Meaning
Describes things that happen which the public don't know about or see directly.
Examples
“The crew works hard behind the scenes to make the show perfect.”
“While the actors get all the praise, many people work behind the scenes to build the sets and manage the lights.”
“The public only sees the final agreement, but months of difficult negotiations took place behind the scenes to ensure the treaty was signed.”
Last updated July 14, 2026