Fall-behind Definition

verb

Used other than as an idiom: see fall,‎ behind.

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(idiomatic, intransitive) To be late (for a regular event)

You're falling behind with the rent.
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(intransitive) To be progressively below average in performance.
You could lose your job if you keep falling behind with your work.
It's not like John to fall behind in maths.
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Fall-behind Sentence Examples

  • Positive law, at least in progressive societies, is constantly tending to fall behind public opinion, and the expedients adopted for bringing it into harmony therewith are three, viz, legal fictions, equity and statutory legislation.

  • With the introduction of coolies the Fijians began to fall behind in the development of their country.

  • This created a great deal of competition and in the eyes of many industry pundits, Microsoft started to fall behind.

  • In order to ensure successful learning of this fun dance genre, it is important to practice at home and to ask questions as soon as you start to fall behind.

  • Lenders typically allow homeowners to fall behind three to six months before foreclosure is initiated.

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