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lag behind (someone or something) to linger behind someone or something; to fall behind someone or something. Come on up here. Don't lag behind us or you'll get lost. Please don't lag behind the donkeys. Come up here with the rest of the hikers. See also: behind lag behind in something to fall behind in something. I am lagging behind in my car payments. She is lagging behind in her homework assignments. See also: behind lag behind (somebody/something) to not be at the level that someone or something else has already achieved The pay for government workers lags behind the pay for workers in private industry. He lagged far behind his classmates in reading and math skills. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of lag behind (to not walk as quickly as your companions) See also: behind How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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