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to fall behind
[phrase form: fall]
01
to fail to keep up in work, studies, or performance
Intransitive
Transitive: to fall behind a competitor
Examples
The company fell behind its competitors in AI research
He began to fall behind in class after missing several lessons.
02
to owe money due to not paying when required
Intransitive
Examples
They 've fallen behind on their mortgage.
I 'm starting to fall behind on credit card bills.
