behindhand
adjective/bɪˈhaɪndhænd/
/bɪˈhaɪndhænd/
[not before noun]- behindhand (with/in something) late in doing something or in paying money that is owed
- They were behindhand in settling their debts.
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from behind + hand, on the pattern of beforehand.Want to learn more?
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