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UKbehind the curve
/bɪhˌaɪnd ðə kˈɜːv/
/bɪhˌaɪnd ðə kˈɜːv/behind the curve
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What is the origin of the idiom "behind the curve" and when to use it?
The idiom "behind the curve" is believed to have originated from the world of mathematics, where a curve represents a line that is constantly changing direction. Being behind the curve means falling behind the pace of change and not keeping up with the latest developments. This idiom is often used in business, technology, and politics to describe a situation where a person or a group is not keeping up with the latest trends or developments, and as a result, is losing ground to others who are more up to date.
Examples
1. The company is behind the curve when it comes to adopting new technologies.
2. Our team is behind the curve in terms of meeting our targets for the quarter.
3. If we don't start investing in renewable energy sources, we will be behind the curve in the future.
4. Havana have been very much behind the curve on quality control.
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