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    behind the curve

    US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə kɝv/

    ・

    UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə kɜ:v/

    B2
    idm.Not keeping up with current trends or developments.
    The company is behind the curve in adopting new technologies.

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    China says they are 'in this until the bitter end.' Quest predicts who caves first: US or China

    10:55China says they are 'in this until the bitter end.' Quest predicts who caves first: US or China
    • And a lot of the communications staff and the staff who are going on television talking about what's going on are often kind of behind the curve in the president's decision-making, because we were repeatedly told, this is not a negotiation.

      And a lot of the communications staff and the staff who are going on television talking about what's going on are often kind of behind the curve in the president's decision-making, because we were repeatedly told, this is not a negotiation.

    • And a lot of the communication staff and the staff who are going on television talking about what's going on are often kind of behind the curve in the President's decisions.

      And a lot of the communication staff and the staff who are going on television talking about what's going on are often kind of behind the curve in the President's decisions.

    B1

    金融教育者だけど「お金や投資」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    14:52金融教育者だけど「お金や投資」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • Am I investing well, or am I behind the curve?

      Am I investing well, or am I behind the curve?

    • Am I investing well or am I behind the curve?

      Am I investing well or am I behind the curve?

    B1

    Conscious Parenting: What Parents Can Do To Raise Conscious Children

    23:02Conscious Parenting: What Parents Can Do To Raise Conscious Children
    • We have to be kind of rebellious and go against the tide because, especially for parents, I mean, the pressure we have, if you enroll your child for ballet at 5:00, you're already two years behind the curve.

      We have to be kind of rebellious and go against the tide because, especially for parents, I mean, the pressure we have, if you enroll your child for ballet at 5:00, you're already two years behind the curve.

    • your child for ballet at 5 you're already 2 years behind the curve. You know? You're already falling behind.

      your child for ballet at 5 you're already 2 years behind the curve. You know? You're already falling behind.

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English February 11, 2016 - How would you like to pay?

    06:05BBC 6 Minute English February 11, 2016 - How would you like to pay?
    • You're behind the curve, digging around in your pockets for change, Neil.

      You're behind the curve, digging around in your pockets for change, Neil.

    • Now, being behind the curve means not keeping up with current trends.

      Now, being behind the curve means not keeping up with current trends.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • And I was actually pretty surprised that Biden's name didn't come up during that conversation because he is the one candidate who has been a bit behind the curve, especially in the conversation of reproductive justice because he hasn't seemed to understand that a lot of the issues around reproductive justice disproportionately affects women of color.

      And I was actually pretty surprised that Biden's name didn't come up during that conversation because he is the one candidate who has been a bit behind the curve, especially in the conversation of reproductive justice because he hasn't seemed to understand that a lot of the issues around reproductive justice disproportionately affects women of color.

    • And I was actually pretty surprised that Biden's name didn't come up during that conversation because he is the one candidate who has been a bit behind the curve, especially in the conversation of reproductive justice because he hasn't seemed to understand that a lot of the issues around reproductive justice disproportionately affects women of color and kids.

      And I was actually pretty surprised that Biden's name didn't come up during that conversation because he is the one candidate who has been a bit behind the curve, especially in the conversation of reproductive justice because he hasn't seemed to understand that a lot of the issues around reproductive justice disproportionately affects women of color and kids.

    B1

    Is social media 'the new smoking'?: BBC Learning English from the News

    09:21Is social media 'the new smoking'?: BBC Learning English from the News
    • Wes Streeting says Starmer behind the curve on under-16s social media ban.

      Wes Streeting says Starmer behind the curve on under-16s social media ban.

    • Wes Streeting says Starmer behind the curve on under-16s social media ban, and

      Wes Streeting says Starmer behind the curve on under-16s social media ban, and

    B1

    This Market Selloff Isn't Exhausted Yet: 3-Minutes MLIV

    03:21This Market Selloff Isn't Exhausted Yet: 3-Minutes MLIV
    • And in that case, when they do hike, it's because they're clearly behind the curve and therefore it'll probably be multiple hikes if they do hike.

      And in that case, when they do hike, it's because they're clearly behind the curve and therefore it'll probably be multiple hikes if they do hike.

    • So to me, it's either Fed on hold or they realize they're way behind the curve and they have to do multiple hikes and it causes a lot of damage to other financial assets.

      So to me, it's either Fed on hold or they realize they're way behind the curve and they have to do multiple hikes and it causes a lot of damage to other financial assets.

    B1

    Ep. 44, Preferred Futures: Climate and Environmental Justice Across Borders

    19:57Ep. 44, Preferred Futures: Climate and Environmental Justice Across Borders
    • very, um, inspiring and definitely made us all feel like we were, um, we were behind the curve.

      very, um, inspiring and definitely made us all feel like we were, um, we were behind the curve.

    B1

    Salesforce to Buy AI Firm That Handles Customer Service

    04:14Salesforce to Buy AI Firm That Handles Customer Service
    • It would work on any program that's behind the curve.

      It would work on any program that's behind the curve.

    A2

    Market Talk: Are stocks heading for a summer slump?

    05:34Market Talk: Are stocks heading for a summer slump?
    • Yeah, I mean, I think the Bank of Japan is still seen as being behind the curve.

      Yeah, I mean, I think the Bank of Japan is still seen as being behind the curve.

    B1