lie behind something

When I got to my feet, he was lying there behind me.

He could see nothing of what might lie behind the house or to its sides.

Such, at least, is the likely theory of what lies behind the story.

Her was lying behind the table and had one of his eyes shut.

Recently, too, the 19th century - perhaps because it now lies far enough behind us - has come under special attention.

Finally, when the desert lies behind them we learn the truth.

We must also, though, ask ourselves questions about what lies behind this trade.

Instead, I should like to address another question that lies behind it.

He could not turn away from comfort, whatever might lie behind it.

I see what lies behind the polite eyes of those who watch.