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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That entailed creating a sizzle reel with a lot of flashy effects in hopes of convincing Universal to get behind the new budget and schedule. — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026 Earlier in the game, Hoecht got behind Mahomes before a pass, yet still sprinted to tackle tight end Travis Kelce from behind 20 yards downfield. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Electric vehicles can be fun to drive and practical, but there are plenty of features and functions drivers should understand (and be informed of) before getting behind the wheel. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Authorities say Jones suddenly slumped over in the driver's seat before Wesley climbed out of the back seat, pushed her body into the passenger seat, got behind the wheel and drove away. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get behind

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