get behind
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To come to believe or support something.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I can't get behind the idea that all homeless people are just too lazy to work.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To support, to cheer on.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To appreciate, to enjoy.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “get behind” mean?
To come to believe or support something.
Is “get behind” formal or informal?
get behind is generally informal.
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