throw oneself behind
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To begin to or decide to begin supporting (a campaign, idea, philosophy, leader, etc.).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “throw oneself behind” mean?
To begin to or decide to begin supporting (a campaign, idea, philosophy, leader, etc.).
Is “throw oneself behind” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.