Behind-the-scenes (Adjective)
Meaning
Designed and carried out secretly or confidentially; "a sub-rosa report"; "has their under-the-table backing".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Company executives engaged in behind-the-scenes negotiations to finalize the merger deal without alerting competitors.
- Behind-the-scenes maneuvers by the campaign team ensured a smooth transition to the new strategy.
- The investigation revealed behind-the-scenes activities of corrupt officials embezzling public funds.
- As a consultant, she specialized in helping clients navigate behind-the-scenes politics within large corporations.
- The award-winning documentary exposed the behind-the-scenes dealing of the multinational conglomerate.