fall behind sb/sth

zůstat pozadu za kým/čím
to fail to develop at the same rate as something else, or to fail to achieve a standard reached by other people
  • In the early 1990's, the company was falling dangerously behind its rivals. - zůstávala nebezpečně pozadu
  • Due to his illness, Mr. Davis will fall behind his colleagues this year. - kvůli nemoci zůstane pan Davis letos pozadu za svými kolegy.

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