rally behind
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle behind
Meanings
Come together in support of a leader or cause
Why “behind”? A person or group gives steady support to someone or something.
“The party rallied behind their leader.”
“The staff rallied behind the new policy.”
Don't confuse with
Rally behind means come together in support of a leader or cause. Rally round means come together to support someone in need.
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rally round
A contrast learners often mix up
Come together to support someone in need
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
line up behind
Same behind pattern: support
As a group, publicly support the same person or idea
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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