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behind the times

Idiom History

Meaning

old-fashioned or not keeping up with modern ideas

Example Sentences

"My uncle still uses a typewriter—he’s behind the times."

Related Expressions

come out of one's shell

to become more outgoing or confident

bat around

to discuss ideas casually

a quick study

someone who learns new things very fast

code like a machine

to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming

leaf through

to turn the pages of a book or magazine casually

get a grasp of

to understand something fully