behind schedule

Frequency: 8.116.2 per million words

Later than planned or expected.

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Examples (10)

  • The project is currently running behind schedule due to the strike.
  • We're starting to slip behind schedule, so we need to work faster.
  • The train arrived twenty minutes behind schedule because of the snow.
  • Because of the bad weather, the flight is behind schedule.
  • The team has fallen behind schedule with the software development.
  • The construction of the new office is two weeks behind schedule.
  • If we fall behind schedule, we will miss the product launch deadline.
  • Despite our best efforts, the production remains behind schedule.
  • The renovation is behind schedule because of a shortage of materials.
  • Our primary goal now is to catch up after falling behind schedule.