get behind

mettersi dietro

Spostarsi in una posizione dietro qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: get behind someone/something (Get behind the wall before they see you.)

Sinonimi: move behind

Espressioni comuni: get behind something, get behind someone

sostenere, appoggiare

Cominciare a credere in un’idea o a sostenere un progetto o una causa.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: get behind someone/something (Everyone should get behind the campaign.)

Sinonimi: support, back, endorse

Contrari: oppose

Espressioni comuni: get behind something, get behind someone

fare il tifo per, sostenere

Incoraggiare una persona o una squadra, mostrando di volerne il successo.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: get behind someone (The fans need to get behind their players.)

Sinonimi: support, cheer on, encourage

Espressioni comuni: get behind someone, get behind the team

apprezzare, gradire

Trovare qualcosa piacevole e pensare che potrebbe divertire o dare soddisfazione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: can/could get behind something (I could get behind a quiet weekend at the beach.)

Sinonimi: like, enjoy, appreciate

Contrari: dislike

Espressioni comuni: get behind something, get behind a holiday

sballarsi

Provare sensazioni piacevoli o avere pensieri insoliti dopo aver assunto droghe.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: get behind on something (He used to get behind on acid at parties.)

Sinonimi: get high, trip

Espressioni comuni: get behind on drugs, get behind on acid

fare pressione su, incalzare

Spingere continuamente qualcuno a fare qualcosa, spesso con richiami o critiche ripetute.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: get behind someone to do something (Someone needs to get behind him to finish the job.)

Sinonimi: pressure, nag, push

Espressioni comuni: get behind someone, get behind the workers