get behind
phrasal verb
got behind; got behind or gotten behind; getting behind; gets behind
1
: 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.
2
: to support (someone or something)
The proposal may succeed if a few more people get behind it.
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Pilkington also got behind the camera for the sweet pictures of William and his kids that were released for Father's Day in 2023.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Having a succession plan and promoting a positive company culture that can weather the loss of key members is essential to maintaining momentum, no matter how combustible things may get behind the scenes.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Many progressive Democrats celebrated Sanders' blistering assessment, but some in the party's establishment pushed back, arguing Harris and Biden got behind many of the very policies Sanders has championed.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
And since there is no honor system, people will still get behind the wheel when intoxicated, which would lead to an increase of DUIs.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Having a succession plan and promoting a positive company culture that can weather the loss of key members is essential to maintaining momentum, no matter how combustible things may get behind the scenes.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Many progressive Democrats celebrated Sanders' blistering assessment, but some in the party's establishment pushed back, arguing Harris and Biden got behind many of the very policies Sanders has championed.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
And since there is no honor system, people will still get behind the wheel when intoxicated, which would lead to an increase of DUIs.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Get behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20behind. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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