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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Even with the tensions over tariffs and statehood, that’s a position Americans and Canadians can get behind.
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Both campaigns failed to use social media in a way that would create an authentic picture of the candidates, or portray them as genuine warriors for a cause that would inspire voters to get behind and get out to vote.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
While the leggings are more forgiving and flexible, some — including Bueckers — just can't get behind the combination of cut and material.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 July 2025
Emma Watson won’t be getting behind the wheel of a car anytime soon after being banned from driving in the UK for six months, per multiple reports.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 July 2025
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Both campaigns failed to use social media in a way that would create an authentic picture of the candidates, or portray them as genuine warriors for a cause that would inspire voters to get behind and get out to vote.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
While the leggings are more forgiving and flexible, some — including Bueckers — just can't get behind the combination of cut and material.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 July 2025
Emma Watson won’t be getting behind the wheel of a car anytime soon after being banned from driving in the UK for six months, per multiple reports.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 July 2025
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“Get behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20behind. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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