Signification
Hidden or private work.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people appreciate 'doe maar gewoon' (just act normal). Acknowledging the work behind the scenes is a way to be humble. Similar to the Netherlands, but often uses 'coulissen' slightly more in formal writing.
Pronunciation
Practice the 'ch' sound by making a soft rasping noise in your throat.
Signification
Hidden or private work.
Pronunciation
Practice the 'ch' sound by making a soft rasping noise in your throat.
Teste-toi
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
A) Hij staat achter de schermen te huilen. B) De organisatie werkt achter de schermen aan het project.
A is literal hiding, which is incorrect. B is about work/preparation.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesA) Hij staat achter de schermen te huilen. B) De organisatie werkt achter de schermen aan het project.
A is literal hiding, which is incorrect. B is about work/preparation.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes! 'We werken achter de schermen aan een verrassing.'
Expressions liées
Aan de touwtjes trekken
similarTo pull the strings
In de coulissen
synonymIn the wings
