lie behind

Meaning

1. lie behind sth

   to be the real reason for sth, often hidden

   What lay behind this strange outburst?

In the movies · 2

• Now, your challenge lies behind these saloon doors.The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run2020
• ...but because of the path that lies behind me.The Matrix Reloaded2003

From the same entry

• lie ahead store
• lie in state
• lie in wait
• lie low
• take lying down
• you've made your bed and you must lie in it
• be at the bottom of
• hang heavy
• see, how the land lies
• let sleeping dogs lie
• lie around
• lie back