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    behind the times

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    A1
    adj.AdjectiveOld-fashioned; not aware of or using the latest ideas, methods, or technology.
    My parents are a little behind the times when it comes to technology.

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    Top 10 Biggest TV Bombs of 2025

    12:36Top 10 Biggest TV Bombs of 2025
    • Rather than appeal to its built-in fanbase and "Just Like That" targeted demographics that it clearly doesn't understand, in an attempt to appear more progressive, the characters we used to love ironically came off as uncomfortably behind the times and out of touch with reality.

      Rather than appeal to its built-in fanbase and "Just Like That" targeted demographics that it clearly doesn't understand, in an attempt to appear more progressive, the characters we used to love ironically came off as uncomfortably behind the times and out of touch with reality.

    • In an attempt to appear more progressive, the characters we used to love ironically came off as uncomfortably behind the times and out of touch with reality.

      In an attempt to appear more progressive, the characters we used to love ironically came off as uncomfortably behind the times and out of touch with reality.

    B1

    20 AMAZING Behind the Scenes Facts about TOY STORY

    05:1920 AMAZING Behind the Scenes Facts about TOY STORY
    • Crazy Nate mentions that the Mickey clock says 12:05 p.m., but the size of the characters' shadows make it look like it's much later in the afternoon, which could be Pixar's way of saying Disney was behind the times with their hand-drawn animated movies.

      Crazy Nate mentions that the Mickey clock says 12:05 p.m., but the size of the characters' shadows make it look like it's much later in the afternoon, which could be Pixar's way of saying Disney was behind the times with their hand-drawn animated movies.

    • but the size of the character's shadows make it look like it's much later in the afternoon, which could be Pixar's way of saying Disney was behind the times with their hand-drawn animated movies.

      but the size of the character's shadows make it look like it's much later in the afternoon, which could be Pixar's way of saying Disney was behind the times with their hand-drawn animated movies.

    B1

    There Are Bugs In Your Food! Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic

    03:25There Are Bugs In Your Food! Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic
    • is behind the times because people throughout the world have been eating insects for centuries, from crickets to mealworms to locusts to flies.

      is behind the times because people throughout the world have been eating insects for centuries, from crickets to mealworms to locusts to flies.

    • In fact, it seems the U.S. is behind the times

      In fact, it seems the U.S. is behind the times

    B2

    The Four Types Of Friends You Have • Try Guys

    05:29The Four Types Of Friends You Have • Try Guys
    • But who cares if you're a little behind the times when you're the only one on top of your shit?

      But who cares if you're a little behind the times when you're the only one on top of your shit?

    • But who cares if you're a little behind the times when you're the only one on top of your shit?

      But who cares if you're a little behind the times when you're the only one on top of your shit?

    B1

    Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 1 Ep 11 "Father's Day"

    28:44Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 1 Ep 11 "Father's Day"
    • Behind the times count.

      Behind the times count.

    • -You're behind the times, Count.

      -You're behind the times, Count.

    B1

    Part 1 - A Room with a View Audiobook by E. M. Forster (Chs 01-07)

    41:39Part 1 - A Room with a View Audiobook by E. M. Forster (Chs 01-07)
    • I am used to Tunbridge Wells, where we are all hopelessly behind the times." "Yes," said Lucy, despondently.

      I am used to Tunbridge Wells, where we are all hopelessly behind the times." "Yes," said Lucy, despondently.

    • I am used to Tunbridge Wells, where we are all hopelessly behind the times."

      I am used to Tunbridge Wells, where we are all hopelessly behind the times."

    B1

    Viral Marketing

    17:08Viral Marketing
    • look smart and in the know rather than not so smart and behind the times. For example,

      look smart and in the know rather than not so smart and behind the times. For example,

    • So we want to say things that make us look smart and in the know rather than not so smart and behind the times.

      So we want to say things that make us look smart and in the know rather than not so smart and behind the times.

    A2

    Late Show Book Club with “The Rest of Our Lives” Author Ben Markovits

    11:27Late Show Book Club with “The Rest of Our Lives” Author Ben Markovits
    • They're not particularly interested in his political views because he's behind the times.

      They're not particularly interested in his political views because he's behind the times.

    • They're not particularly interested in his political views because he's behind the times.

      They're not particularly interested in his political views because he's behind the times.

    A2

    Top 10 Companies Destroyed by HORRIBLE Leadership

    14:35Top 10 Companies Destroyed by HORRIBLE Leadership
    • Bed, Bath & Beyond Bed, Bath & Beyond suffered the same fate as several other retailers that fell behind the times.

      Bed, Bath & Beyond Bed, Bath & Beyond suffered the same fate as several other retailers that fell behind the times.

    • Bed Bath and Beyond suffered the same fate as several other retailers that fell behind the times.

      Bed Bath and Beyond suffered the same fate as several other retailers that fell behind the times.

    B2

    Emma Stone Is Obsessed With K-Pop - CONAN on TBS

    02:45Emma Stone Is Obsessed With K-Pop  - CONAN on TBS
    • I'm like way behind the times.

      I'm like way behind the times.

    A2