“behind the”

The following 9 entries include the term behind the.

behind the eight ball

phrase

: in a highly disadvantageous position

behind the scenes

phrase

: out of public view

behind-the-scenes

adjective

: being or working out of public view or in secret

behind the wheel

phrase

: in the act of driving

wet behind the ears

phrase

behind the curve

phrase

: slower about doing something than other people, companies, etc.

behind the times

phrase

: not having or showing knowledge of current ideas or styles : outdated, old-fashioned

get behind the wheel

phrase

: to sit in the driver's seat

the power behind the throne

noun phrase

: the person who secretly controls a country, organization, etc., by controlling the actions and decisions of the official leader


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