Collocation
We're behind schedule.
This phrase indicates that a task, project, or event is not progressing at the expected rate and is later than planned. It means you haven't completed as much work as you should have by a particular time.
Definition
'We're behind schedule.' is a common English collocation. This phrase indicates that a task, project, or event is not progressing at the expected rate and is later than planned. It means you haven't completed as much work as you should have by a particular time.
be + behind schedule
“The construction project is running behind schedule due to bad weather.”
Examples
- The construction project is currently behind schedule due to unexpected material shortages.
- If we don't work faster, we'll be significantly behind schedule by the end of the week.
- The report should have been finished yesterday, so we are now a day behind schedule.
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- Despite their best efforts, the team found themselves slightly behind schedule on the software development.
- She's always so organized; I can't believe she's ever behind schedule with her tasks.
- The flight was initially on time, but now it seems we might be a little behind schedule.
- To catch up, we need to put in extra hours because we're seriously behind schedule.
- The factory production line has been behind schedule all week, impacting delivery dates.
- After the technical glitch, the live broadcast was temporarily behind schedule.
- I hope we aren't too far behind schedule for the wedding preparations.
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