hang behind

British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to remain in a place after others have left; linger

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Example Sentences

Christ Blessing by Quentin Massys, dating from about 1500, used to hang behind the altar in the community's chapel of Campion Hall, the Jesuit home for research and study at the University of Oxford.

From BBC

A neatly pressed black gown and white neck bands hang behind Paul Muite's desk in his office in the Kilimani neighbourhood.

From BBC

While Darcy leads most of the group on a brief hunt for ice cream, Charlie and Tara hang behind, discussing their relationships.

From Los Angeles Times

If your husband chooses to hang behind with Steve and your mother doesn’t like it, that is a consequence of all of the choices all of you are making: Your choice to bring a partner into your marriage, your mother’s choice to reject him, and your husband’s choice to skip your mother’s dinner because he is aligning with Steve.

From Washington Post

The wire-free design completely eliminates annoying cords, including the ones that hang behind your neck on other “wireless” pairs.

From Salon