back room boys

back room boys

A group of men engaged in clandestine decision-making. We're not fools—we know that the back room boys actually have all the power around here.See also: back, boy, room

the ˈback-room boys

(British English) scientists, researchers, etc. who do important work but do not have direct contact with the public: It’s thanks to the back-room boys more than to the sales team that the product is such a success.See also: boy

back room boys

verbSee boys in the back roomSee also: back, boy, room