Put (something) behind (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put (something) behind (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-08 07:03

Meaning of Put (something) behind (someone or something)

Put (something) behind (someone or something) verb phrase

To stop focusing on, thinking about, or obsessing over something unpleasant

She couldn't put painful memory behind her, and she became severely depressed.

You should put your ex behind you.

To supply someone or something with something as a means of support

 

 

Many companies have put subsidies behind employees during the Covid pandemic.

The government has put money behind public hospitals.

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To assist someone to do something illegal or wrong

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Use one's influence and power to support someone

call in (one's) chips

1. Said when you decide to use your social influence to have an advantage over other people

2. To make money quickly by selling your personal properties or financial assets

3. To die or pass away

Grammar and Usage of Put (something) behind (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • putting (something) behind (someone or something)

The verb "put" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Put (something) behind (someone or something)

The first meaning of this phrase dates from mid 1800s

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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