hang behind

verb

1. intr, adverb to remain in a place after others have left; linger

Example Sentences

A neatly pressed black gown and white neck bands hang behind Paul Muite's desk in his office in the Kilimani neighbourhood.

From BBC

While Darcy leads most of the group on a brief hunt for ice cream, Charlie and Tara hang behind, discussing their relationships.

From Los Angeles Times

If your husband chooses to hang behind with Steve and your mother doesn’t like it, that is a consequence of all of the choices all of you are making: Your choice to bring a partner into your marriage, your mother’s choice to reject him, and your husband’s choice to skip your mother’s dinner because he is aligning with Steve.

From Washington Post

The wire-free design completely eliminates annoying cords, including the ones that hang behind your neck on other “wireless” pairs.

From Salon

Ernie held the shovel low, letting it hang behind him before hurling its contents into the woods.

From Literature