Behind the scenes: meaning, definitions and examples

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behind the scenes

 

[ bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz ]

Phrase
Context #1 | Phrase

movies

The activities and work that happen privately or out of sight of the public, especially in the making of a movie.

Synonyms

private, backstage, hidden.

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Word Description / Examples
behind the scenes

This phrase is used when referring to actions or activities that happen out of public view, typically in the context of production or preparation.

  • A lot of work happens behind the scenes to make a movie successful.
  • You'll find many unsung heroes working diligently behind the scenes.

Examples of usage

  • The behind the scenes footage revealed how the special effects were created.
  • Many people don't realize the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes in the film industry.
Context #2 | Phrase

events

The activities and work that happen privately or out of sight of the public, especially in the organization of events.

Synonyms

private, backstage, hidden.

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behind the scenes

Used to describe the hidden actions and decisions that are not visible to the audience or public. Often related to work done out of the limelight in various industries, especially entertainment.

  • The director did a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure the show's success

Examples of usage

  • There is a lot of effort that goes on behind the scenes to make this event successful.
  • The behind the scenes planning is just as important as the actual execution of the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "behind the scenes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nos bastidores

🇮🇳 पर्दे के पीछे

🇩🇪 hinter den Kulissen

🇮🇩 di balik layar

🇺🇦 за лаштунками

🇵🇱 za kulisami

🇯🇵 舞台裏で (ぶたいうらで)

🇫🇷 dans les coulisses

🇪🇸 detrás de las escenas

🇹🇷 sahne arkasında

🇰🇷 무대 뒤에서

🇸🇦 خلف الكواليس

🇨🇿 za kulisami

🇸🇰 za kulisami

🇨🇳 幕后 (mùhòu)

🇸🇮 v zakulisju

🇮🇸 bakvið tjöldin

🇰🇿 сахна артында

🇬🇪 კულისებში (kulisebshi)

🇦🇿 kulis arxasında

🇲🇽 detrás de las escenas

Etymology

The phrase 'behind the scenes' originated in the theater, where it referred to activities that took place backstage, out of view of the audience. Over time, it has been adopted in other contexts, such as film, events, and other industries, to describe work that happens privately or out of sight of the public. The phrase emphasizes the unseen or hidden aspects of a production or event.