behind the curtain
Example Sentences
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Besides the costume racks, another crucial backstage element are the vocal booths, where the ensemble contributes to the musical soundscape from behind the curtain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
These viewers also deserve to know the truth about what’s going on behind the curtain, a reality that looks quite unlike it did in 2006.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
But this time, I got a rare peek behind the curtain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
They say they wanted to offer others like them a taste of home as well as "something that has been behind the curtain."
From Barron's ● May 2, 2026
There's shouting across the street, and I run to the window to look from behind the curtain.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
