fall behind

verb

1. to drop back; fail to keep up
2. to be in arrears, as with a payment

Idioms and Phrases

Also, get behind .

Example Sentences

Sarah said Daisy was falling behind in reading and maths, and that her special educational needs were not recognised.

From BBC

The Rams trailed from start to finish, falling behind 10-6 in the first half.

From Los Angeles Times

Nate Silver took down his election model Tuesday night after it continued to project Vice President Kamala Harris as the winner of this year's election, despite her falling behind in the popular vote.

From Salon

To Lue’s dismay, the Clippers started poorly against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, falling behind by 26 points in the first quarter, their defense getting torched amid seven turnovers.

From Los Angeles Times

It seemed hopeless at first, as the Dodgers fell behind 5-0 after three innings.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chase
• falter
• lag
• pull