to lie behind
[phrase form: lie]
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ligga bakom, vara den verkliga orsaken till
to be the true cause of something, often not immediately apparent
Exempel
The search for power and control often lies behind manipulative behavior and toxic relationships.
Sökandet efter makt och kontroll ligger ofta bakom manipulerande beteende och giftiga relationer.
The unspoken fears lying behind the student's avoidance of public speaking were gradually revealed through therapy.
De outtalade rädslor som ligger bakom studentens undvikande av att tala inför publik avslöjades gradvis genom terapi.
