stand behind

Verb

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stand,‎ behind.

(transitive, idiomatic) To support; express one's support for, especially despite opposition; to stick with a decision.

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Examples

But Mr Sunak tonight tweeted: 'We stood behind Britain's workers and businesses as we came into this crisis, and we will stand behind them as we come through the other side.' Source: Internet

A woman who says she was raped across the state, she’s dressed up and made to stand behind the curtain. Source: Internet

At a minimum, one umpire will stand behind the catcher, to have a good view of the strike zone, and call balls and strikes. Source: Internet

As he watched the couple, Mr Scully said he was acutely aware how much younger the woman was, and that she 'stood like a kid would stand behind a parent' Source: Internet

After they stocked up on snacks, they took a peek in my store, where I rushed to stand behind the glass candy cases and tried to act cool. Source: Internet

Converts usually immerse naked and a sheet is used for modesty, or rabbis stand behind a partition. Source: Internet

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