hang behind
The phrase "hang behind" typically describes the act of staying in a place after others have moved on, often used in social or group settings.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To remain in a place after others have left.
Example
- She decided to hang behind after the meeting to ask a few more questions.
B2Social
(informal)To stay back or delay moving forward in a group or activity.
Example
- He always hangs behind during hikes, taking his time to enjoy the scenery.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hang behind":
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