behind-the-scenes

Definition of Behind-the-scenes in English :

1. behind-the-scenes, sub-rosa, under-the-table

designed and carried out secretly or confidentially

Example Sentences:
'a sub-rosa report'
'has their under-the-table backing'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Behind-the-scenes

out of public view; privately

1.

backstage

2.

in private or in secrecy; not for public knowledge

adj.

1. Done, maintained, or held out of public view or in secret.

2. Revealing what is done out of public view: a behind-the-scenes report on the workings of the mayor's office.