line up behind
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle behind
Meanings
As a group, publicly support the same person or idea
Why “behind”? A person or group gives steady support to someone or something.
“MPs lined up behind the bill.”
“Parents lined up behind the head teacher.”
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be behind
Same behind pattern: support
Be late with work or a schedule; Be the hidden cause or organiser of something; Support a person, plan, or cause
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 your weight behind
Same behind pattern: support
Commit your support fully to someone
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