drop behind

drop behind

1. To get behind someone or something in motion due to having moved more slowly. Hurry up, kids—I don't want anyone dropping behind!
2. To experience obstacles in one's learning or progression so that one lacks the expected level of knowledge or proficiency in a particular area, or has not reached the level acquired by others. If you don't do your homework now, it won't be long before you drop behind in this class.
See also: behind, drop
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

drop behind

 (someone or something )
1. . Lit. to reduce speed and end up after someone or a group, at the back of a moving line. I dropped behind the rest of the people, because I can't walk that fast. I dropped behind the speeding pack of cars and drove a little slower.
2. Fig. to fail to keep up with the schedule being followed by someone or a group. My production output dropped behind what it should have been. I stayed later at work to keep from dropping behind.
See also: behind, drop

drop behind

 (someone or something)
1. . Lit. to reduce speed and end up after someone or a group, at the back of a moving line. I dropped behind the rest of the people, because I can't walk that fast. I dropped behind the speeding pack of cars and drove a little slower.
2. Fig. to fail to keep up with the schedule being followed by someone or a group. My production output dropped behind what it should have been. I stayed later at work to keep from dropping behind.
See also: behind, drop
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

drop behind

Fall short of the normal pace or progress. For example, The teacher said Greg was dropping behind the class and needed extra help.
See also: behind, drop
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

drop behind

v.
1. To fail to keep up a pace; fall behind: The slow runner dropped behind the others. I had the lead, but I got tired and dropped behind.
2. To fail to maintain a desired level of performance: She dropped behind the rest of the class during her illness. He had been the best musician in the band, but after he missed so many rehearsals, he dropped behind.
See also: behind, drop
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • run behind
  • lie behind
  • lie behind (someone or something)
  • get behind
  • get behind (someone or something)
  • get behind someone/something
  • get behind something
  • line up behind
  • on (one's) six
  • on your six
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