drop behind

Idioms  

1. Fall short of the normal pace or progress. For example, The teacher said Greg was dropping behind the class and needed extra help.

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Example Sentences

United dropped behind Arsenal to eighth after missing out on the Champions League and finishing 15th in the Premier League.

From Barron's

Norris stayed out for a further 10 laps, dropping behind the Ferrari again when he stopped to fit the soft tyres.

From BBC

Leclerc, once he dropped behind Norris, was comfortable in fourth place.

From BBC

Verstappen led until the first pit stops, when he served the penalty and dropped behind Piastri, who controlled the race from there to take his third win in five grands prix this season.

From BBC

But while the Dutchman went on to seal his fourth title in a row, Red Bull lost out to McLaren in the constructors' championship, eventually dropping behind Ferrari and finishing third.

From BBC