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Root for sb

June 11, 2025 • Jale Qaraqan

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Root for sb

If you root for someone, it means you cheer them on, support them, and hope they succeed.

Examples:

1- We all rooted for her during the interview process—she really deserved that job.

2- She didn’t win the competition, but knowing so many people were rooting for her gave her the courage to try again.

Hello and welcome back to Daily English! Today’s expression is “root for someone.”
Let’s say it together — root for someone. Can you guess what it means from these clues?

Your friend has a big exam tomorrow. You can’t help them study, but you send a voice message: “I know you’ve got this. I’m rooting for you!”

Or imagine a quiet boy at a school talent show. He’s nervous on stage, but a girl in the crowd whispers to her friend, “Come on… I’m really rooting for him.”

So, what does it mean to “root for someone”? If you root for someone, it means you cheer them on, support them, and hope they succeed.
You’re not just watching — you want them to win, to feel seen, to rise. It can be used for a friend, a family member, even someone you’ve never met — as long as you're genuinely hoping things go well for them.

Examples: “Even though he switched teams, I still root for him. He’s worked so hard to get here.”
“We all rooted for her during the interview process—she really deserved that job.”
“She didn’t win the competition, but knowing so many people were rooting for her gave her the courage to try again.”
Your Turn! Is there someone in your life you’re rooting for right now?
Maybe they’re trying something new. Maybe they’re struggling quietly. Maybe they don’t even know you’re in their corner. Why not tell them?