ALL meanings of fall behind
fall be·hind
F f - idioms fall behind fall all over oneself, to show unusual or excessive enthusiasm or eagerness, especially in the hope of being favored or rewarded: The young trainees fell all over themselves to praise the boss's speech. Also, fall over oneself. 1
- idioms fall behind fall / come short. short (def 44). 1
- idioms fall behind fall foul / afoul of. foul (def 38). 1
- idioms fall behind fall off the roof, Slang: Older Use. to menstruate. 1
- idioms fall behind fall / land on one's feet. feet (def 3). 1
- idioms fall behind fall out of bed, to get out of bed quickly. 1
- idioms fall behind fall over backward(s), bend1 (def 21). to exhibit great eagerness, especially in pursuit of one's own advantage: The candidate fell over backward in support of the issues that would win votes. 1
- verb without object fall behind to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. 1
- verb without object fall behind to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees. 1
- verb without object fall behind to become less or lower; become of a lower level, degree, amount, quality, value, number, etc.; decline: The temperature fell ten degrees. Stock prices fell to a new low for the year. 1
- verb without object fall behind to subside or abate. 1
- verb without object fall behind extend downward; hang down: Her hair falls to her shoulders. 1
- verb without object fall behind to become lowered or directed downward, as the eyes: My eyes fell before his steady gaze. 1
- verb without object fall behind to become lower in pitch or volume: Her voice fell, and she looked about in confusion. 1
- verb without object fall behind to succumb to temptation or sin, especially to become unchaste or to lose one's innocence. 1
- verb without object fall behind to lose status, dignity, position, character, etc. 1
- verb without object fall behind to succumb to attack: The city fell to the enemy. 1
- verb without object fall behind to be overthrown, as a government. 1
- verb without object fall behind to drop down wounded or dead, especially to be slain: to fall in battle. 1
- verb without object fall behind to pass into some physical, mental, or emotional condition: to fall asleep; to fall in love. 1
- verb without object fall behind to envelop or come as if by dropping, as stillness or night. 1
- verb without object fall behind to issue forth: Witty remarks fall easily from his lips. 1
- verb without object fall behind to come by lot or chance: The chore fell to him. 1
- verb without object fall behind to come by chance into a particular position: to fall among thieves. 1
- verb without object fall behind to come to pass, occur, or become at a certain time: Christmas falls on a Monday this year. The rent falls due the first of every month. 1
- verb without object fall behind to have its proper place: The accent falls on the last syllable. 1
- verb without object fall behind to come by right: The inheritance fell to the only living relative. 1
- verb without object fall behind to be naturally divisible (usually followed by into): The story fell into two distinct parts. 1
- verb without object fall behind to lose animation; appear disappointed, as the face: His face fell when he heard the bad news. 1
- verb without object fall behind to slope or extend in a downward direction: The field falls gently to the river. 1
- verb without object fall behind to be directed, as light, sight, etc., on something: His eyes fell upon the note on the desk. 1
- intransitivephrasal verb fall behind fail to keep up 1
- verb without object fall behind to collapse, as through weakness, damage, poor construction, or the like; topple or sink: The old tower fell under its own weight. The cake fell when he slammed the oven door. 1
- intransitivephrasal verb fall behind fail to maintain pace 1
- verb without object fall behind (of an animal, especially a lamb) to be born: Two lambs fell yesterday. 1
- verb with object fall behind to fell (a tree, animal, etc.). 1
- noun fall behind an act or instance of falling or dropping from a higher to a lower place or position. 1
- noun fall behind that which falls or drops: a heavy fall of rain. 1
- noun fall behind the season of the year that comes after summer and before winter; autumn. 1
- noun fall behind a becoming less; a lowering or decline; a sinking to a lower level: the fall of the Roman Empire. 1
- noun fall behind the distance through which anything falls: It is a long fall to the ground from this height. 1
- noun fall behind Usually, falls. a cataract or waterfall. 1
- noun fall behind downward slope or declivity: the gentle rise and fall of the meadow. 1
- noun fall behind a falling from an erect position, as to the ground: to have a bad fall. 1
- noun fall behind a hanging down: a fall of long hair. 1
- noun fall behind a succumbing to temptation; lapse into sin. 1
- noun fall behind the Fall, (sometimes lowercase) Theology. the lapse of human beings into a state of natural or innate sinfulness through the sin of Adam and Eve. 1
- noun fall behind Slang. an arrest by the police. 1
- noun fall behind surrender or capture, as of a city. 1
- noun fall behind proper place: the fall of an accent on a syllable. 1