behind 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.
See also: behind, time

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.
See also: behind, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

behind time

see under behind in.
See also: behind, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ahead of/behind ˈtime

early/late: He arrived ahead of time, and had to wait. The trains are running behind time again today.
See also: ahead, behind, of, time
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • behind (one's) 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
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In the same way that the Corporation has made use of IT to improve, it is hoped that PortNet will encourage the wider port community to leave behind time consuming paper systems, and use technology more efficiently.
But there was another occasion when her daughter might have wished mum had been running behind time as she was persuaded to be part of the school concert.
These teens have difficulty appreciating what time is, how time works, the need to allocate time, and how to sense if they're running behind time or ahead of time.
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West Country Andrew King Behind Time 4.10 Ffos Las, nap Patchy jumping has proved his downfall over fences but the step up to three miles could help his cause.
"I assumed the events people were really organised but my hopes started to dip when we were queuing in the cold for half an hour because Santa was running behind time. And as we stood there shivering, we watched a series of children coming out of chaotic.