Behind the curtains

When a thing is undisputedly true but something else that’s new is running the show

Behind the curtains: People call cigarettes is a cancer stick but hookah is cool

by TheRealiest1000 February 24, 2026

The dame comes out from behind the curtains

When a friend hasn’t spoken to you for ages and then can’t stop talking to you.

At last, the dame comes out from behind the curtains.

by Kirstles January 20, 2021

behind the curtain

the secret people who really control situations; people from the shadows who are in charge.

The Bankers are the ones behind the curtain when it comes to global poverty and economic crisis.

by Velese March 19, 2009

"the man behind the curtain"

Noun.

A phrase used to describe someone who is in the background secretly plotting and conspiring or also a hypocrite of great proportions.

Derived from the movie The Wizard of Oz

Senator Charles worked secretly at night with his other colleagues, being "the man behind the curtain" of the Senate.

by Roy Fenton October 12, 2006

Peeling the Curtain behind the Cloud

To reveal hidden detail or an illusion to an otherwise oblivious person or audience. Peeling the curtain behind the cloud is to give yourself or others away.

A phrase commonly used and misunderstood in the popular podcast 'Two Guys who Sometimes Disagree'.

Nick: That's some funky crayfish

Micah: It was left outside for four days

Nick: Don't peel the curtain behind the cloud

"Don't peel the curtain behind the cloud to reveal the Louisiana Crayfish."

"Stop peeling the curtain behind the cloud."

by Milly's Mannerisms November 4, 2017

Behind the curtain ass shit

A devious act towards another person to intentionally sabotage them.

My buddy brandon did some behind the curtain ass shit when he gave me his shirt with a shit stain on it before we out in public.

by J’Ville Jolter November 18, 2021

behind the curtain

a slang word used by high school students for when they want to engage in sexual or provacative acts in a hidden area of their classroom or school.

hey lets go behind the curtain, you can give me head.

by Jalana February 21, 2006