behind-the-scenes

See also: behind the scenes

English

Adjective

behind-the-scenes (not comparable)

1. Alternative spelling of behind the scenes
   • 1962 April, R. K. Evans, “The Acceptance Testing of Diesel Locomotives”, in Modern Railways, page 266:

     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.

   • 2021 June 30, Tim Dunn, “How we made... Secrets of the London Underground”, in RAIL, number 934, page 46:

     [...] we managed to gain remarkable access to the disused parts of London's tube network - and here, I'm able to share a bit of the behind-the-scenes experience.