get behind

phrasal verb

got behind; got behind or gotten behind; getting behind; gets behind

: 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.

: to support (someone or something)

The proposal may succeed if a few more people get behind it.

Examples of get behind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For a day of shopping that the whole family can get behind, visit the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, an eight-mile loop road that features handmade goods from local artisans alongside eateries. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024 While most people can agree that tipping for service at a restaurant or café is reasonable, many are having a hard time getting behind leaving extra dollars at retail stores, airports, and even self-service kiosks. —

Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024 As the sun peeks out of the clouds again this weekend, residents in the Valley are expected to get behind the wheel to enjoy the brief period of perfect weather before the summer heat arrives. —

Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024 There is no groundswell from privileged people with enormous social capital to get behind Black women. —

Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2024 The first came when Alex Morgan got behind the defense and found herself with only the goalie to beat, but Luciana charged off her line to break up the play. —

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Now, that is something that a Southern woman can get behind, especially when no amount of styling or products can win against the heat and humidity that reigns supreme here for most of the year. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024 Once the automotive press got behind the wheel of the G70, everyone knew that Genesis was serious. —

Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 10 Apr. 2024 That’s the kind of gummy anyone can get behind. Bonus: nama Sleep Gummies Having experienced many long restless nights from a high stress career, nama's founder set out to craft the perfect vegan sleep gummy. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

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