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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drop behind

It’s only when we pay for it that we tend to leave no drop behind.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2024

"They were walking together but not hand in hand. At intervals the little girl would drop behind and then skip to catch up," she said.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2023

Britain was penalized after umpires determined it didn’t give Japan enough room at the third mark and had to drop behind Japan.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2021

After Fountains of Wayne’s main run was done, Mr. Schlesinger would then drop behind the scenes and go on to be known for his writing.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 2, 2020

I feel a trickle of sweat drop behind my ear into a channel down my neck.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin