Meanings
How to pronounce "fall behind":
AU
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fall, behind.
To be late (for a regular event)
Example: "You're falling behind with the rent."
To be progressively below average in performance.
Example: "You could lose your job if you keep falling behind with your work."
Example: "It's not like John to fall behind in maths."
to fail to keep up (with)
Example Sentences
1
The company's profits are beginning to fall behind those of its competitors.
2
I need to study harder so I don't fall behind in class.
3
If you don't keep practicing, you'll fall behind the other players.
4
He tends to fall behind in conversations because he speaks very slowly.
5
Her lack of experience caused her to fall behind the more seasoned candidates.
