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with family backing

[wɪð ˈfæməli ˈbækɪŋ]
prepositional phrase
com apoio familiar
1. supported or assisted by one's family members, particularly financially or emotionally
He started his business with family backing.
Ele começou seu negócio com apoio familiar.
2. having family resources, connections, or endorsement behind an endeavor
With family backing, she was able to pursue her education abroad.
Com apoio familiar, ela conseguiu estudar no exterior.
Synonyms
with family supportfamily-backedwith parental backingfamily-supported
Antonyms
without family supportwithout backingunsupportedon one's own

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com apoio familiar
most common usage
São Paulo
com respaldo familiar
alternative formal usage
Portugal
com apoio da família
slightly more formal construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

family money
born with a silver spoon
family affair
keep it in the family
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