behind (one's) time
behind (one's) time
1. Old-fashioned or antiquated, as in manner, beliefs, style, etc. I love grandpa, but he is really behind his time when it comes to what constitutes an acceptable relationship. The filmmaker seems to be as behind his time as the films he makes.
2. Later than expected, scheduled, or is appropriate. The driver is always arriving behind his time to collect us.
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behind time
Later than expected, scheduled, or is appropriate. Go ahead and begin the meal without us, we're running a little behind time. We're sorry for being a little behind time with our takeoff, ladies and gentlemen. We should be departing shortly.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
behind time
see under behind in.
See also: behind, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- behind time
- codger
- old codger
- keep up, move, etc. with the times
- change with the times
- keep up with the times
- move with the times
- pounder
- pounders
- get on (one's) soapbox