under the hood
English
Etymology
Referring to the hood (bonnet) of a motor vehicle, which covers the engine.
Prepositional phrase
- (figuratively) Beneath the surface; in its internal workings.
- Internet search engines are easy to use, but there's a lot going on under the hood.
Further reading
- under the hood at OneLook Dictionary Search
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