quedarse atrás

v.

to fall behind, to be left behind, to drop back, to drop behind.

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quedarse atrás

figurado to be left behind

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(v.) = fall behind, hang back, trail, trail behind, be behind

Ex. The Porter Public Library houses an all out effort to reach first and second grade pupils who have lost their enthusiasm for school because of falling behind in reading.

Ex. This article explores the implications of these threats, maintaining that publishers cannot afford to hang back, but must innovate or atrophy.

Ex. International comparisons show that the government's failure to take a lead on information policy leaves the UK trailing badly.

Ex. With library services, women have been left trailing behind other user groups, a situation which is slowly being rectified.

Ex. They know how to play clay tennis, but their best days probably are behind.

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(v.) = fall behind, hang back, trail, trail behind, be behind

Ex: The Porter Public Library houses an all out effort to reach first and second grade pupils who have lost their enthusiasm for school because of falling behind in reading.

Ex: This article explores the implications of these threats, maintaining that publishers cannot afford to hang back, but must innovate or atrophy.

Ex: International comparisons show that the government's failure to take a lead on information policy leaves the UK trailing badly.

Ex: With library services, women have been left trailing behind other user groups, a situation which is slowly being rectified.

Ex: They know how to play clay tennis, but their best days probably are behind.