I can't get behind that

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Says you won't back something because it's so bad, dumb, or goes against what you believe. You're not just disagreeing, you're throwing shade.
'I can't get behind that new lunch meat. It tastes like a broken blender.'
'I can't get behind that plan. It's like trying to win a race while wearing socks.'
'I can't get behind that idea. It’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard since my cousin tried to talk to a parrot.'
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Means you’re too lazy, too dumb, or too annoyed to support something. You're not even trying to like it.
'I can't get behind that movie. I fell asleep halfway through.'
'I can't get behind that fashion choice. It looks like a sock fight.'
'I can't get behind that job. It’s like working at a grocery store on a Tuesday.'
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You're saying no to something because it's stupid, it's bad, or it's just not worth your time. You're not even mad, you're just done.
'I can't get behind that rumor. It’s worse than my ex’s dating life.'
'I can't get behind that song. It’s like listening to a toaster sing opera.'
'I can't get behind that idea. It’s like trying to teach a goldfish algebra.'
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You're telling someone you won't support them because it's either too dumb, too weird, or just not your style. You're not even trying to be polite.
'I can't get behind that project. It's like building a house out of Legos and calling it a mansion.'
'I can't get behind that outfit. It looks like a sock went to prom.'
'I can't get behind that idea. It’s like trying to run a marathon in socks.'
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You’re saying you won’t back something because it’s too stupid, too bad, or just doesn’t make sense. You’re not even trying to be cool about it.
'I can't get behind that plan. It’s like trying to cook a meal with a pencil and a banana.'
'I can't get behind that idea. It’s like trying to explain a joke to a baby.'
'I can't get behind that project. It’s like painting a house with a spoon.'
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