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backstage
back·stage / ˈbakˈstāj/ • n. the area in a theater out of view of the audience, esp. in the wings or dressing rooms. • adj. of, relating to, or situated in the area behind the stage in a theater. ∎ fig. kept from public scrutiny; secret: backstage deals. • adv. in or to the backstage area in a theater. ∎ fig. not known to the public; in secret: we planned our strategies backstage. |
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"backstage." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "backstage." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-backstage.html "backstage." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-backstage.html |
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