"behind-the-scenes" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} behind-the-scenes (not comparable)
  1. Alternative spelling of behind the scenes Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: behind the scenes
    Sense id: en-behind-the-scenes-en-adj-lVkUxJlB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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