a sneak preview

sneak preview

A viewing or attendance of something before it is ready to be shown or released to the general public. Film journalists across the state were invited to a sneak preview of the new blockbuster in Hollywood. During the interview, I was given a sneak preview of the latest sculpture she's been working on.
See also: preview, sneak
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a ˌsneak ˈpreview

an opportunity to look at or watch something, for example a book or a film/movie, before it is shown to the public: She gave me a sneak preview of her latest painting.
See also: preview, sneak
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • preview
  • sneak preview
  • take attendance
  • in the can
  • on the outside looking in
  • on the outside, looking in
  • attendance
  • be in attendance
  • like a well-oiled machine
  • oiled
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Airbus offers sneak preview of new A350
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The road to Edinburgh