English-German translations for behind the scenes

• hinter den Kulissen
  Es bedurfte einer großen Arbeit hinter den Kulissen, um diesen Kompromiß zustande zu bringen. I can tell you it took a lot of work behind the scenes to get this compromise.
  Es mag sein, dass es hier hinter den Kulissen schon eine Einflussnahme gegeben hat. It may be that some influence has already been brought to bear behind the scenes here.
  Wir bedanken uns auch für die Arbeiten des Berichterstatters hinter den Kulissen mit dem Rat. We would also like to thank the rapporteur for his work with the Council behind the scenes.

Definition of behind the scenes

• behind the scenery and stage area; backstage; among the actors; during the production or rehearsal
• In secret; out of public view
• Being or working out in secret or out of public view

Examples

• Many videos come with features that show what went on behind the scenes to make the movie and special effects
• The government has been negotiating behind the scenes with the separatists for months

Related words

• behind the wheel
• behind the times
• behind the curve
• power behind the scenes
• wet behind the ears
• power behind the throne
• with one hand tied behind the back
• to be behind the times
• be wet behind the ears