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fall behind

Idiom Progress

Meaning

to fail to keep up with a schedule or progress

Example Sentences

"If we miss another deadline, we’ll fall behind on the project."

Related Expressions

zone in on

to focus attention closely on something specific

parcel out

to divide and distribute something

Throw down the gauntlet

To challenge someone to fight or compete.

on the grapevine

to hear gossip or rumor indirectly

don't sweat the small stuff

don’t worry about minor or unimportant things

live up to one's promise

to fulfill what was promised or expected