sneak preview
a preview of a motion picture, often shown in addition to an announced film, in order to observe the reaction of the audience.
Origin of sneak preview
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How to use sneak preview in a sentence
Camilla was given a sneak preview of the third series as she saw filming take place while Charles visited a nearby housing estate.
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British Dictionary definitions for sneak preview
a screening of a film at an unexpected time to test audience reaction before its release
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Other Idioms and Phrases with sneak preview
An advance showing of something, as in It was supposed to be bad luck but she gave the bridegroom a sneak preview of her wedding gown. This expression originated in the 1930s for a single public showing of a motion picture before its general release, and in succeeding decades was transferred to other undertakings.
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