| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get behind [ɡet bɪˈhaɪnd] | fail to do something on time |
Other meanings
- fall behind in progress
- support someone or something
- be delayed in making payments
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get behind"
- I started to get behind with my work after I was sick for a week.
- The community decided to get behind the new project.
- He began to get behind on his rent.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
get up
to rise from bed
get on
to enter or board (a bus, train, plane, etc.)
get back
return to a place or return something
get in
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get out
to leave or escape from a place
get over
to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
get down
to lower yourself or move to a lower position
get off
to leave (a bus, train, plane)
get through
to finish or survive something difficult
get by
survive or manage with difficulty
get along with
have a good relationship with someone
get across
to successfully communicate an idea