line behind
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle behind
Meanings
Of a group, declare unified support for something
Why “behind”? Standing behind someone means giving them steady support.
“MPs lined up behind the bill.”
“Parents lined up behind the head teacher.”
Don't confuse with
Line behind means of a group, declare unified support for something. Line up means arrange people or things in a straight row.
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line up
A contrast learners often mix up
Arrange people or things in a straight row; Organise or arrange something in advance; Position one object so it is straight with another; Wait in a queue, especially in American English; Identify a suspect or candidate by placing them with others
get behind
Same behind pattern: support
Become late with work, payments, or schedule; Support a person, idea, or cause
rally behind
Same behind pattern: support
Come together in support of a leader or cause
stand behind
Same behind pattern: support
Be the unseen reason or motivator for something; Continue to support someone in difficulty
throw behind
Same behind pattern: support
Commit your support fully to someone
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