Fall behind
verb
To not do something at the speed or rate that is required or expected.
I fell behind in my school work after I was sick for a week.
Often appears as...
- fall behind schedule
- fall behind in school
verb
To move more slowly than other people.
The little boy fell behind during the hike because his legs were tired.
Often appears as...
- fall behind the group
- fall behind the pack
verb
To not keep up with a particular rate or level.
The company fell behind its competitors because it didn't adopt new technologies.
Often appears as...
- fall behind the competition
- fall behind the times
verb
To not do something at the speed or rate that is required or expected.
I fell behind in my school work after I was sick for a week.
Often appears as...
- fall behind schedule
- fall behind in school
verb
To move more slowly than other people.
The little boy fell behind during the hike because his legs were tired.
Often appears as...
- fall behind the group
- fall behind the pack
verb
To not keep up with a particular rate or level.
The company fell behind its competitors because it didn't adopt new technologies.
Often appears as...
- fall behind the competition
- fall behind the times
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Falling Expectations
When you 'fall behind', it often means failing to meet others' expectations, not just your own.
She felt she had fallen behind the rest of the class.
Pro Tip 2/2Progress Implication
The phrase suggests that progress is slower than planned or desired, not necessarily stopped.
Despite his efforts, he was falling behind the required pace.
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