get behind

To move to a position at the back of someone or something.

• Get behind that tree.
• She got behind the door and waited.
• Can you get behind me in the queue?

How to use it: get behind someone/something (Get behind the wall before they see you.)

Similar words: move behind

Common phrases: get behind something, get behind someone

To start believing in an idea or supporting a plan or cause.

• I can get behind that idea.
• The whole community got behind the new school plan.
• Will voters get behind her proposals?

How to use it: get behind someone/something (Everyone should get behind the campaign.)

Similar words: support, back, endorse

Opposites: oppose

Common phrases: get behind something, get behind someone

To encourage a person or team and show that you want them to succeed.

• Let's get behind our team.
• The crowd got behind the young runner.
• Will you get behind me during the competition?

How to use it: get behind someone (The fans need to get behind their players.)

Similar words: support, cheer on, encourage

Common phrases: get behind someone, get behind the team

To find something appealing and feel that you would enjoy it.

• I could get behind a pizza night.
• She can get behind any movie with a happy ending.
• A week without meetings? That's something I can get behind.

How to use it: can/could get behind something (I could get behind a quiet weekend at the beach.)

Similar words: like, enjoy, appreciate

Opposites: dislike

Common phrases: get behind something, get behind a holiday

To experience pleasant feelings or unusual thoughts after taking drugs.

• They took drugs to get behind.
• He got behind on acid at the party.
• She described getting behind as a strange but pleasant experience.

How to use it: get behind on something (He used to get behind on acid at parties.)

Similar words: get high, trip

Common phrases: get behind on drugs, get behind on acid

To keep pushing someone to do something, often by repeatedly reminding or criticizing them.

• You must get behind him to finish.
• Her father got behind her to do her homework.
• The boss gets behind the workers when orders are late.

How to use it: get behind someone to do something (Someone needs to get behind him to finish the job.)

Similar words: pressure, nag, push

Common phrases: get behind someone, get behind the workers