rooting interest

idiom

Meaning

a desire for, or interest in, the success of a particular person or group, often a sports team

Examples

SIMPLE

I have a rooting interest in the local soccer team.

CONTEXTUAL

Since my brother plays for that university, I have a strong rooting interest in their victory tonight.

COMPLEX

Even though he lacked a personal connection to the city, the underdog story gave him a genuine rooting interest in the outcome of the championship.

Anchors to

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