back (someone) for (something)

back (someone) for (something)

To support someone in some pursuit, often election to an office. I'm backing Caroline for student council president—here, have a button!
See also: back
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

back someone for something

to support or endorse someone for something, such as a public office. We all back Tom for president. I am backing Jane for treasurer.
See also: back
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • back for
  • in pursuit of
  • in pursuit of (someone or something)
  • be in pursuit
  • pursuit
  • be in pursuit of (someone or something)
  • right on the button
  • button it
  • button it!
  • in the train of (someone)