drop behind
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Definition
Verb: - To fall back in position; to fail to keep pace with others; to move or progress more slowly than a group or standard.
Usage
This verb describes the action of moving or progressing at a slower rate than others, resulting in a position further back. It is often used in contexts involving movement, competition, or progress. - The injured runner began to drop behind the rest of the pack. - If you don't study regularly, you will drop behind in class.
Advanced Usage
- "to drop behind schedule": To fail to complete tasks by the planned time.
- The construction project is starting to drop behind schedule due to the bad weather.
Variants and Related Words
- Drop back (phrasal verb): A synonym meaning to move to a position further back.
- He dropped back to talk to the last person in line.
Synonyms
- Fall behind: To fail to keep up.
- Lag (behind): To move or develop more slowly.
- Trail (behind): To be or move behind someone or something.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Drop off: To decline or decrease; to deliver someone or something.
- Sales tend to drop off after the holidays.
- Drop out: To leave a course, competition, or activity before finishing.
- She had to drop out of the race due to illness.
Related Idioms
- Drag one's feet: To act slowly or reluctantly.
- The committee is dragging its feet on making a decision.
Verb
- to lag or linger behind
- But in so many other areas we still are dragging