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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Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 2 July 2025
However, every state but one requires drivers to get a minimum amount of liability coverage to legally get behind the wheel.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Collectors wishing to make a more theatrical entrance will put on their best Stetson and get behind the wheel of a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Y82 Special Edition.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Tadeo Allende got the ball from Suarez and got behind the Palmeiras defense, breaking for a goal and beating opposing goalkeeper Weverton one-on-one.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 2 July 2025
However, every state but one requires drivers to get a minimum amount of liability coverage to legally get behind the wheel.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Collectors wishing to make a more theatrical entrance will put on their best Stetson and get behind the wheel of a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Y82 Special Edition.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Tadeo Allende got the ball from Suarez and got behind the Palmeiras defense, breaking for a goal and beating opposing goalkeeper Weverton one-on-one.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
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“Get behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20behind. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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