behind bars »
In jail or prison.
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behind closed doors »
Public disclosure.
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behind its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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behind somebody's back »
Without somebody's knowledge; secretly.
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behind the bit »
An equestrian term, meaning that the horse is evading the bit.
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behind the counter »
Of drugs, dispensed by a pharmacist without needing a doctor's prescription or other form of compliance.
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behind the eight ball »
At a disadvantage.
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behind the scenes »
In secret; out of public view.
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dog it »
To underperform; to lag behind; to fail to exert effort.
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fall behind »
To be progressively below average in performance.
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get something over with »
To do something quickly and hastily; without procrastination, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.
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has-been »
A formerly popular or influential person whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline. Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose primary success is behind them.
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hot on somebody's heels »
Close behind; pursuing or following closely.
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in the wake of »
In the noticeable disturbance of water behind .
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keep up with »
To manage to remain beside or just behind that is moving away from one.
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leave behind »
To abandon.
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look back »
To look behind oneself.
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out of sight »
The notice was out of sight behind the door.
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power behind the throne »
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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second string »
In sports, a unit of players that plays behind the first string.
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shotgun »
A play formation in which the quarterback is a few feet behind the snapper when the ball is hiked, ideally allowing for an easier pass play.
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stand back »
To stand a long way behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a fast bowler.
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stand up »
To stand immediately behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a slow or spin bowler, and to attempt to stump the batsman.
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third string »
A unit of players that plays behind the first and second strings; a junior varsity team.
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wet behind the ears »
Inexperienced; not seasoned; new; just beginning.
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