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Meaning of fall behind

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fall behind

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To be late (for a regular event)

    Example: You're falling behind with the rent.

  2. To be progressively below average in performance.

    Example: It's not like John to fall behind in maths.

  3. To fail to keep up (with)