What are other ways one can say that have the same meaning as, "I'm rooting for you?"
asked Aug 4, 2011 at 7:37
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8In Australia and New Zealand, you could say "I'm having sex for you". That's what rooting means there.– Optimal CynicCommented Apr 11, 2012 at 8:40
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4I'm leafing/stemming/flowering/blooming/pining for you.– John LawlerCommented Oct 11, 2014 at 23:25
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2There are lots of ways to express what amounts to sporting solidarity with a team or individual: "Go Phillies!" "Up Wigan!" "I'll be cheerleading for you!" "I'm your biggest fan!" "I bleed [team's] [main uniform colors]!" "I'm with you all the way!" "You can count on me to be in your corner!" "I'm on your side—with a megaphone!" "Win or lose, you're the best!" "Stand tall and I'll stand with you!" "I know you can do it!" "You've got backup!" "I'll always be on your side!" "When it comes to you, I'm loyal—and loud!" "I'm a true believer!" etc. etc. How many different ways does the OP need?– Sven YargsCommented Oct 12, 2014 at 5:53
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2I am honestly surprised this question is open, given ELU's standards.– user28567Commented Oct 13, 2014 at 10:54
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4If @JohnLawler and Optimal Cynic are both right, then that suggests it can mean either I'm flowering for you or I'm deflowering for you. Isn't it nice how language works?– chiastic-securityCommented Oct 14, 2014 at 9:37
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9 Answers
Some other ways:
- I'm supporting you.
- I'm pulling for you.
- I'll cheer for you.
- I'll barrack for you (Australian).
answered Aug 4, 2011 at 7:40
NOTE: I've just seen the (recent) duplicate of this question, which seems to have been the motivation for putting a bounty on this question. My answer attempts to cover all the most plausible scenarios in which one might use the phrase, but in the context of the other question, it is the third section that's most relevant here.
I think it depends a lot on the context, and in particular whether the speaker is in a position to exert some influence the outcome, or only to hope for the best.
In a position to influence the outcome
If you were heading into a meeting where someone was going to be selected for a job, for instance, and you were going to be part of the discussion, you might say
I'm right behind you
or
You've got my vote
or
I've got your back
Spectator
If you'll be avidly watching but can't hope to have any significant influence (e.g., sports) then you might try
I'll be with you every step of the way
(perhaps a careless promise if it's a marathon...) or
I'll be cheering you on
Away from the action
If you can't even watch, but want to offer what moral support you can, the language again changes. Suppose you were sending someone in for a heart bypass; you could say
I'll be thinking of you
or
You're in my thoughts and prayers
or (if you want to get really sentimental and maybe even slightly creepy)
I'll be holding you in my heart
Conclusion
I've heard I'm rooting for you used in all these contexts. The point is that it's really a vague expression of some kind of unspecified support, and so how it gets cashed out will depend on the nature of the support you can offer.
(There are other meanings, of course. No one has yet mentioned I'm trying to drink your breastmilk or I'm getting low-level access to your phone for you.)
answered Oct 14, 2014 at 9:27
"I'm rooting for you", in this context, root would be defined as follows:
root /rut or, sometimes, rʊt/ [objectless verb] (1) to encourage a team or contestant by cheering or applauding enthusiastically (2) to lend moral support. Origin: 1885-90, Americanism; perhaps variant of rout /raʊt, rut/ [verb] to bellow, roar [noun] a bellow. Origin: 1250-1300; Middle English rowten < Old Norse rauta to bellow; akin to Latin rudere (ablative singular of rūdus).
Therefore, some alternative sentences would be:
- "You'll be getting standing ovations from me."
- "I've got your back! Go get 'em!"
- "I'll be there to support you."
- "I'm cheering for you."
Root for - phrasal verb - definitions from diferente sources:
- to show support for someone who is in a competition or who is doing something difficult.
- to wish the success of or lend support to someone or something.
- take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for.
- to support someone in a game, competition, etc
- Support or hope for the success of (a person or group entering a contest or undertaking a challenge)
Examples:
“I’m sure you'll win. Everyone's rooting for you.”
"We all rooted for the home team."
"Most of the crowd were rooting for the home team."
As for your question, in addition to Thursagen's suggestions ("I'm supporting you", "I'll cheer for you" and "I'll barrack for you") and several others cited in the comments, I've found the following:
I'm siding with you.
I'm pulling for you.
In a sports context, however, "I'll cheer for you" and "I'm supporting you" sound like better choices.
answered Oct 13, 2014 at 1:10
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you will win.
A little more casual way of saying it would be "If I'm allowed to bet, I'll be betting for you."
You can use different expressions depending on the situation. Here are some of them:
- I am right behind you.
- You've got my vote.
- I'll be with you at every step.
- I'll be cheering for you.
- I'll be thinking of you.
- You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Look here for the explanation.
How about,
"I'm your biggest fan!"?
answered Oct 13, 2014 at 10:43
Break a leg!
You go, girl!
I’ve bet ten grand on youse guys.
