get behind

/gɛt biˈhaɪnd/
/gɛt biˈhaɪnd/
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Other forms: got behind; getting behind; gets behind; gotten behind

Definitions of get behind
  1. verb
    to lag or linger behind
    synonyms: drag, drop back, drop behind, hang back, trail
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    type of:
    dawdle, fall back, fall behind, lag
    hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
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