Drop behind Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
DROP bee-HYND
dɹˈɒp/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
drop bee-HYND
Definition
To fall behind others or fail to keep up with a group, schedule, or standard.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and often used about progress in school, work, or competition. Common collocations: 'drop behind in class', 'drop behind schedule'. Not physical dropping—refers to falling back or not keeping pace.
Spanish: quedarse atrás - retrasarsePortuguese (BR): ficar para trás - atrasar-sePortuguese (PT): ficar para trás - atrasar-seChinese (Simplified): 落后Chinese (Traditional): 落後Hindi: पीछे रह जानाArabic: يتخلفBengali: পিছিয়ে পড়া - পিছিয়ে থাকাRussian: отставатьJapanese: 遅れをとるVietnamese: tụt lại sauKorean: 뒤처지다Turkish: geride kalmakUrdu: پیچھے رہ جاناIndonesian: tertinggal
Example Sentences
If you drop behind in class, it's hard to catch up.
basic
He started to drop behind the other runners during the race.
basic
Don’t drop behind on your homework assignments.
basic
She used to be a top student, but she’s starting to drop behind.
natural
If we drop behind schedule, the project could be delayed.
natural
Let me know if you start to drop behind so I can help.
natural