Phrase guide

behind the curve

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Out of date.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: ahead of the curve

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Meaning 2

Not making the progress required.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Norwegian Bokmål: ikke henge med i svingene — out of date
  • Norwegian Bokmål: passé — out of date