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Definition fall behind in British English

fall behind phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to move more slowly than other people so that you are behind them

Example

After five miles Tara was tired and started to fall behind.

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2

to make less progress or be less successful than other people who are doing a similar job or activity

Example

My daughter is falling behind with her school work.

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3

to fail to do something or pay something at the time that you should

Example

We started to fall behind with the rent.

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Definition fall behind in British English