put something behind one

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic,transitive)Torecoverfrom anunpleasantortraumaticexperience; toovercomeanegativefeeling, especiallyanger,resentment, orgrief.The losing candidate was just glad toput it behind himafter months on the campaign trail.2011September 21, Sam Lyon, “Man City 2 - 0 Birmingham”, inBBC Sport‎[1]:Owen Hargreavesput his injury problems behind himwith a fabulous goal on his debut as Manchester City beat holders Birmingham City to reach the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

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