get behind

phrasal verb

got behind; got behind or gotten behind; getting behind; gets behind
1
: 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.
2
: to support (someone or something)
The proposal may succeed if a few more people get behind it.

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While most of the crashes, about 90%, are unintentional, Reiter said the numbers of crashes overall seem to be growing as drivers age, use mobile phones and other auto technology and get behind the wheel intoxicated or high. Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025 This month a super-practical find—a gadget for opening cans without joint pain—a gluten-free pasta that even gluten-loving folks can get behind, and a new masala chai from one of our favorite spice companies. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025 Those are doctor’s orders anyone can get behind. Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 The Galaxy repeatedly got behind that group, and used the same patterns of play to get the same type of chances. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get behind

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“Get behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20behind. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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