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Fall behind

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Falling Expectations

When you 'fall behind', it often means failing to meet others' expectations, not just your own.

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She felt she had fallen behind the rest of the class.
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Progress Implication

The phrase suggests that progress is slower than planned or desired, not necessarily stopped.

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Despite his efforts, he was falling behind the required pace.
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