fall behind
US /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/
1.
뒤처지다, 낙오하다
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.
꾸준히 공부하지 않으면 수업에 뒤처질 거야.
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The company started to fall behind its competitors in innovation.
그 회사는 혁신에서 경쟁사들에게 뒤처지기 시작했다.
2.
밀리다, 체납하다
to not pay money that you owe on time
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He started to fall behind on his rent payments.
그는 월세 납부가 밀리기 시작했다.
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Many small businesses fall behind on their taxes during economic downturns.
많은 소기업들이 경기 침체기에 세금 납부가 밀린다.