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lie behind

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lie behind something
to explain or be the reason for something. I wonder what lay behind his decision to quit school.
See also: behind, lie
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In dry, level country, take up an easily accessible position with rising ground to your right and on your rear, so that the danger may be in front, and safety lie behind.
The Art of War by Sun, Tzu View in context
Doubtless some of the difficult things to understand which lie behind the veil will in time be shown to us to see and to understand.
The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context
Within the temples that lie behind the ramparts a million fighting-men are ever ready.
The Gods of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
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