Behind schedule

Meaning

Delayed; not progressing according to plan.

Examples

• John: The project is <b>behind schedule</b> because of the recent supplier delays.
• Alice: How far behind are we?
• John: About a week, which means we need to work overtime to catch up.
• Alice: Okay, let's prioritize tasks. We can't afford to stay <b>behind schedule</b> any longer.