get behind
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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On Wednesday, the Royals got behind early.
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The agreement is a major step in a years-long effort by advocates to push the Legislature and governor to get behind the idea of a bond.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Seal Grout Seal and caulk any areas where shower grout is cracked or damaged to keep water from getting behind walls and baseboards.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Campbell hopes sharing her family's tragedy will encourage people to think twice before getting behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs.
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Conor McGill,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The agreement is a major step in a years-long effort by advocates to push the Legislature and governor to get behind the idea of a bond.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Seal Grout Seal and caulk any areas where shower grout is cracked or damaged to keep water from getting behind walls and baseboards.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Campbell hopes sharing her family's tragedy will encourage people to think twice before getting behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs.
—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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 26 Jun. 2026.
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