Get behind Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
GET-bee-HYND or GIT-bee-HYND
ɡˈɛt/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
get-bee-HYND
Definition
To fail to stay on schedule with work, payments, or responsibilities; also, sometimes used to mean fail to keep up with others.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Commonly used about work, school, or bills: 'get behind on payments', 'get behind with homework'. Not about physical position unless figurative ('get behind in the race' means fall back). Sometimes used as advice: 'Don't get behind!'.
Spanish: quedarse atrás - atrasarsePortuguese (BR): ficar para trás - atrasar-sePortuguese (PT): ficar para trás - atrasar-seChinese (Simplified): 落后 - 拖延Chinese (Traditional): 落後 - 拖延Hindi: पीछे रह जाना - काम में पिछड़ जानाArabic: يتخلف عن الركب - يتأخرBengali: পিছিয়ে পড়া - কাজ বাকি রাখাRussian: отставать - не успеватьJapanese: 遅れる - たまるVietnamese: bị chậm trễ - bị tụt lạiKorean: 밀리다 - 뒤처지다Turkish: geride kalmak - yetişememekUrdu: پیچھے رہ جاناIndonesian: tertinggal - ketinggalan
Example Sentences
If you get behind on your homework, it's hard to catch up.
basic
He got behind in his rent and had to move out.
basic
Try not to get behind at work during busy weeks.
basic
I’ve really gotten behind on my emails lately.
natural
She hates getting behind on bills, so she pays them right away.
natural
If you get behind, just ask for help instead of stressing out.
natural