back of

Idioms and Phrases

Also, at the back of ; in back of . Behind; also, supporting. For example, The special brands were stored back of the counter , or “Franklin stood back of me in everything I wanted to do” (Eleanor Roosevelt, quoted by Catherine Drinker Bowen, Atlantic Monthly , March 1970). The first term, dating from the late 1600s, was long criticized as an undesirable colloquialism but today is generally considered acceptable. The variants, at the back of , from about 1400, and in back of , from the early 1900s, also can be used both literally and figuratively and could be substituted for back of in either example. Also see back of beyond .

Example Sentences

The kitten also didn’t have a pad on the back of its wrist, like cats and dogs do today.

From NewsForKids.net

Anyone found with an unlicensed vessel in the back of their car can face a 2,000 euro fine.

From BBC

“I needed to move as swiftly and naturally as possible, because if I didn’t feel comfortable, it would probably transfer to the camera,” said Bode, who offered her input on facets like making the seat recline slightly and placing her backpack on the back of her chair.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked if he’d seen the five-pointed star on the lower back of any of the gang members, Pollio said no.

From Los Angeles Times

Sony's mascot character delighted fans and critics when it arrived on the back of a Dual Sense controller in September.

From BBC