der Rückenwind
Translation
tailwind, backing, support
Examples
Die Radfahrer hatten starken Rückenwind.
The cyclists had a strong tailwind.
Das Projekt hat politischen Rückenwind.
The project has political backing.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)) We had a strong tailwind today.
with ((sth.)) With political backing, everything is easier.
Similar Words
die Unterstützung (support), der Auftrieb (boost); Antonym: der Gegenwind (headwind)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rücken' (back) and 'Wind' (wind). Literally 'back wind'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a wind ('Wind') at your back ('Rücken') pushing you forward. This can be literal (tailwind) or figurative (support).