fall behind
US /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/
1.
tertinggal, ketinggalan
to fail to keep up with a schedule or progress
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If you don't study regularly, you'll fall behind in your classes.
Jika kamu tidak belajar secara teratur, kamu akan tertinggal dalam pelajaranmu.
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The company started to fall behind its competitors in innovation.
Perusahaan mulai tertinggal dari pesaingnya dalam inovasi.
2.
terlambat membayar, menunggak
to not pay money that you owe on time
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He started to fall behind on his rent payments.
Dia mulai terlambat membayar sewa.
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Many small businesses fall behind on their taxes during economic downturns.
Banyak usaha kecil terlambat membayar pajak selama kemerosotan ekonomi.