under the hood

== English == === Etymology === The figurative sense is extended from the literal sense via metaphor. === Prepositional phrase === under the hood (figurative) Beneath the surface; in the internal workings. Synonyms: beneath the hood, underneath the hood Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see under,‎ the,‎ hood: beneath the bonnet (of a car or truck). ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === “under the hood”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.