pull for
Hope they win
To pull for someone or something is to root for them, to hope they succeed: I'm pulling for you to get the job, We're all pulling for the underdog.
The phrase suggests active support or encouragement, though it doesn't require doing anything beyond wanting a good outcome.
- root forActively support a competitor
- rally roundUnite in support
- spur onUrge to action
- encourageUrge forward with support
- cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
get behind · stand by · have someone's back · endorse · back · vouch for · promote · advocate · uphold · champion · bolster · favor · applaud · defend · rally · team up with · assist · support