| Id | ESLPod_0340_WE_0355 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 340 |
| Episode Title | Office Competition |
| Phrase | to fall behind |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to fall behind" means to lose one's winning position, or to allow another team or competitor to get a score that is higher than one's own: "The radio station fell behind its competitors in terms of the number of listeners that it has." The phrase "to fall behind schedule" means to be delayed so that one will no longer be able to finish a project on time: "The construction project fell behind schedule due to bad weather." The phrase "to fall back on (something)" means to use something for help, or ask someone for help, in a difficult situation: "If I can't find a job as an accountant, I can always fall back on my secretarial skills." Finally, the phrase "to fall for (something)" means to believe something that isn't true: "Do you think anyone will fall for that silly story?" |
| Topics | Business |
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