Lie behind
verb
To be the cause or explanation of something.
The reasons that lie behind her decision are unclear.
Often appears as...
- reasons lie behind
- secrets lie behind
verb
To be in a position at the back of something.
The old castle lies behind those hills.
Often appears as...
- castle lie behind
- house lie behind
verb
To be in a position of less progress.
You can't afford to lie behind in your studies.
Often appears as...
- lie behind in studies
- lie behind in work
verb
To be the cause or explanation of something.
The reasons that lie behind her decision are unclear.
Often appears as...
- reasons lie behind
- secrets lie behind
verb
To be in a position at the back of something.
The old castle lies behind those hills.
Often appears as...
- castle lie behind
- house lie behind
verb
To be in a position of less progress.
You can't afford to lie behind in your studies.
Often appears as...
- lie behind in studies
- lie behind in work
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Causes
Used for less obvious reasons that influence outcomes or decisions.
Multiple factors that lie behind the company's success aren't visible at first glance.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Meaning
Expresses underlying reasons metaphorically, as if they're physically concealed.
Personal struggles often lie behind a public figure's smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Realities
Suggests situations are not straightforward and have deeper context.
What lies behind his quiet demeanor might surprise you.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Causes
Used for less obvious reasons that influence outcomes or decisions.
Multiple factors that lie behind the company's success aren't visible at first glance.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Meaning
Expresses underlying reasons metaphorically, as if they're physically concealed.
Personal struggles often lie behind a public figure's smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Realities
Suggests situations are not straightforward and have deeper context.
What lies behind his quiet demeanor might surprise you.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Causes
Used for less obvious reasons that influence outcomes or decisions.
Multiple factors that lie behind the company's success aren't visible at first glance.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Meaning
Expresses underlying reasons metaphorically, as if they're physically concealed.
Personal struggles often lie behind a public figure's smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Realities
Suggests situations are not straightforward and have deeper context.
What lies behind his quiet demeanor might surprise you.
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