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Synonyms

come from behind

Idioms  

  1. Also, come up from behind. Advance from the rear or from a losing position, as in You can expect the Mets to come from behind before the season is over, or The polls say our candidate is coming up from behind. This idiom, which originated in horse racing, was first transferred to scores in various sports and later to more general use.

Example Sentences

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Canada, as they had in the previous two knockout rounds, needed to come from behind but struggled to build momentum until towards the end of the second period.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The couple predict that the Patriots will be on top the first half, but at some point the Seahawks will come from behind and dominate the Patriots for a little while.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

He has led 20 fourth-quarter comebacks in the regular season and come from behind in all three of his Super Bowl triumphs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

"I am happy at the come from behind series win," said Agha.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Mordred heard his own voice speaking coldly, seeming to come from behind his ears.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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