Fall short of the normal pace or progress. For example, The teacher said Greg was dropping behind the class and needed extra help.
drop behind
| Idioms: drop behind |
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
to lag or linger behind
Synonyms: drag, trail, get behind, hang back
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