Fall behind with

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To not keep up with a schedule or deadline.

She has fallen behind with her homework assignments.
Visual representation of "fall behind with" - To not keep up with a schedule or deadline

Often appears as...

  • fall behind with work
  • fall behind with payments
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Progress Related

Used when someone is not advancing at an expected pace in a specific area.

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Without practice, you might fall behind with your piano lessons.
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Comparison Implied

Implies a comparison to others' progress or to an established standard.

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He's falling behind with his training compared to the rest of the team.
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Responsibility

Highlights a personal responsibility towards a task or duty.

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If you fall behind with your duties, the entire project could be delayed.
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