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Definition get behind in British English

get behind phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if you get behind with work or payments, you have not done as much work or made as many payments as you should have

Example

She'd been ill so often that, she was getting behind with her schoolwork.

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2

to support an idea, project etc, or help someone in what they are trying to do

Example

She claims the publishers never really got behind her new book.

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Definition get behind in British English