get behind
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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David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Tranard Roberts got behind the Bishop Moore secondary and caught a pass from Ja’Dence Kennedy for a 67-yard touchdown to tie the game.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
But if the Cowboys get behind the 8-ball early on, a midseason run would be required to get back into the postseason race.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Troopers say deciding to drive distracted is as serious as someone getting behind the wheel after drinking.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Tranard Roberts got behind the Bishop Moore secondary and caught a pass from Ja’Dence Kennedy for a 67-yard touchdown to tie the game.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
But if the Cowboys get behind the 8-ball early on, a midseason run would be required to get back into the postseason race.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Troopers say deciding to drive distracted is as serious as someone getting behind the wheel after drinking.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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“Get behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20behind. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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