behind the curve
The phrase "behind the curve" is commonly used to describe situations where someone is not keeping up with the latest trends or developments.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Not keeping up with current trends or developments.
Example
- If we don't adopt the new software soon, we'll be behind the curve.
C1Business
(informal, business)Falling behind competitors in terms of innovation or market trends.
Example
- The company was behind the curve in adopting the latest marketing strategies.
C1Military
(informal, military)Not making the required progress.
Example
- The unit was behind the curve in completing their training exercises.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "behind the curve":
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