Third-person singular simple present indicative form of come up from behind

present participle of come up from behind

simple past tense of come up from behind

simple past tense of throw one's weight behind

(transitive, idiomatic) To support (a cause, a decision, etc.) using one's influence; to endorse.

present participle of throw one's weight behind

past participle of throw one's weight behind

(idiomatic) To prevent others from attaining or benefiting from the same advantages, opportunities, or rights as oneself.

Alternative form of with one hand tied behind one's back

(informal, figuratively) Easily, without much effort. / (informal, figuratively) Hampered by factors outside one’s control.