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 • Dec. 8, 2025

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 • Aug. 11, 2023

Of course, not all of the artists who stayed there found fame and fortune, and some original artworks, traded in lieu of room payment, still hang behind the wooden bar.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2016

The Met has once again had to use the enormous Chagall paintings that hang behind its famous arched windows as collateral to secure its line of credit with Bank of America.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2015

Then the clothes that hang behind the stove to warm him when he comes in are taken down and put away forever.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell