Fall behind
/fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd /B1
PreIntermediate
1. To not complete something on schedule, or to progress more slowly than others.
- I fell behind on my rent after I lost my job.
- Students who miss classes often fall behind in their studies.
- During the race, she fell behind the other runners.
2. To lose one's position in a ranking or competition by not maintaining the same speed or level.
- If the team doesn't improve, they'll fall behind in the league standings.
- Companies that fail to innovate may fall behind their competitors.
- He was a strong contender, but he began to fall behind in the final round.
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