Endorse a cause
Get behind means to support or endorse something: I can really get behind that idea.
It also means to fall into arrears or delay: We got behind on our rent, The project got behind schedule.
Literally, it describes positioning yourself at the rear of something: Get behind the wheel, Get behind the barrier.
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Endorse a cause
Get behind means to support or endorse something: I can really get behind that idea.
It also means to fall into arrears or delay: We got behind on our rent, The project got behind schedule.
Literally, it describes positioning yourself at the rear of something: Get behind the wheel, Get behind the barrier.
1. support — back, Reverse side; support; advocate (Public cause supporter); stand by (Remain ready to assist); promote (Raise in rank); bolster · encourage · uphold · defend · approve · sanction · espouse · boost · reinforce · root for
2. lag — delay, Enforced waiting period; overdue (Past expected arrival); trail (Path through wilderness); catch up (Reach someone ahead); deadline · procrastinate · postpone · defer · stall · drag · linger · dawdle · tarry · loiter
SUPPORT/ENDORSEMENTget behind ≠ oppose Act against something; abandon · undermine · reject · sabotage · drop
SCHEDULE/PROGRESSget behind ≠ get ahead Achieve success or progress; catch up · advance · progress · stay on track · keep pace
encourage: encourage, urge, cheer on, exhort, motivate
get, second, behind, champion, backing, endorse
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/get_behind