get behind

phrasal verb

got behind; got behind or gotten behind; getting behind; gets behind

: to fail to do something as quickly as required or expected

We've been getting further (and further) behind (schedule).

We got behind with our car payments.

: to support (someone or something)

The proposal may succeed if a few more people get behind it.

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Not sure, having watched both games, that the Packers getting behind the Vikings 28-0 in one and 27-10 in another was a blueprint for success. —

Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025 Plus, there’s one reason why Rebecca keeps getting behind the wheel: the fans. —

Colson Thayer, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Higgins got behind Moss and Burrow threw a perfect pass to get the ball to the red zone. —

Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 For some buyers, especially those looking to get behind the wheel of a costly full-size pickup truck or luxury car, choosing a low-interest rate instead of a modest cash rebate can be the better deal. —

Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get behind