[Idiom] running behind

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running behind idiom meaning
 

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running = working or operating
behind = not at expected position regarding work or normal operations

"I have to finish marking 200 exam papers by tomorrow and I am running behind (and may not finish by the deadline)."

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As an idiom and depending on your context it means to be late or to run late. For example, Things are running behind, and we will not finish on time.
 

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What is the meaning of the idiom "running behind"? [strike]idiom meaning[/strike]

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Late.
Tardy.
Off schedule.
Not yet where I'm supposed to be now.

It's short for "running behind schedule."
 
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