To fall behind
Example: She falls behind when tasks accumulate
Definition
"To fall behind" means to fail to keep up with others in progress, development, or performance. For example, when someone "falls behind," they do not complete tasks or meet goals as quickly or efficiently as expected compared to others.
Etymology
The phrase "to fall behind" comes from the combination of the verb "fall," meaning to drop or descend, and "behind," indicating a position at the back or slower pace. It originated from literal physical movement but evolved metaphorically to describe lagging in progress or achievement.
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"To fall behind" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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