get behind

1. Support someone or something; also, help to promote someone or something. For example, We must find as many workers as we can to get behind the union .

2. Enjoy, appreciate, as in Norma just can't get behind ballet . [ Slang ; c. 1970]

3. See fall behind .

Example Sentences

And that's just a position I cannot get behind at this point, given our problems in America.

From BBC

"I think we were probably shocked with who the final two were, but the general consensus is we'll get behind whoever's selected," he added.

From BBC

United’s fans got behind their team and they provided a performance.

From BBC

“At the same time under the umbrella of the Dodgers, the whole city can get behind this, because it’s all about advancing the collective forward, which is really oneness.”

From Los Angeles Times

In recent years, the farm has also become famous for a symbol that people can get behind no matter their political persuasion: the minions of the “Despicable Me” film franchise.

From Los Angeles Times

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