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View synonyms for come from behind
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Also, come up from behind . Advance from the rear or from a losing position, as in You can expect the Mets to come from behind before the season is over , or The polls say our candidate is coming up from behind . This idiom, which originated in horse racing, was first transferred to scores in various sports and later to more general use.Discover More
Example Sentences
The pundits say the president needs a huge come-from-behind victory.
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The Dutch, however, will go into the game as favorites after toppling Brazil in a stunning come-from-behind victory.
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The Red Sox return the favor in 2004 with an incredible come-from-behind win.
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