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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Together', 'Against', 'Apart', & others - Performing an Action (Behind & Across)
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to fall behind
[Verb]
to fail to keep up in work, studies, or performance
Ex: If we do n't adapt , we 'll fall behind permanently .
to get behind
[Verb]
to not succeed in doing something within the expected or required time limit
Ex: She started the project late and struggled to catch up , fearing she would get behind.
to lag behind
[Verb]
to develop or progress more slowly than someone or something else
Ex: The team lagged behind in the first half of the game , but they came back to win in the second half .
to leave behind
[Verb]
to leave without taking someone or something with one
Ex: The family left behind their belongings in the rush to evacuate the burning building .
to lie behind
[Verb]
to be the true cause of something, often not immediately apparent
Ex: The subconscious belief of unworthiness often lies behind self-sabotage and self-destructive patterns .
to stay behind
[Verb]
to remain in a location while others depart
Ex: The dedicated volunteer stayed behind at the shelter to help with feeding and caring for the animals after visiting hours ended .
to come across
[Verb]
to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident
Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .
to get across
[Verb]
to be clearly understood or communicated
Ex: In a global company , cultural differences can affect how messages get across.
to keep across
[Verb]
to remain well-informed about a particular topic, subject, or situation
Ex: The manager expects the team to keep across the project 's progress at all times .
to put across
[Verb]
to present information clearly and effectively to others
Ex: The scientist spent years researching and was finally able to put her findings across in a journal.
to run across
[Verb]
to meet someone unexpectedly
Ex: During the conference , I ran across a renowned expert in the field of astrophysics .
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