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phrase: not having or showing knowledge of current ideas or styles : outdated, old-fashioned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