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Idiom be behind the times to be old-fashioned and not know much about modern life.I'd never even heard of half the groups he listens to. I'm a bit behind the times, I'm afraid.Educationally, these schools are 20 years behind the times.
be behind the times1. To behave in an outdated way. Of course grandpa doesn't have a cell phone—he's behind the times, as usual. 2. To lack the latest information on a particular subject. Wait, Joe and Mara broke up? Wow, I'm behind the times! be behind the ˈtimes be old-fashioned in the way you live, work, think, etc: You’re behind the times if you think a visit to the dentist has to be painful. OPPOSITE: be ahead of/before/in advance of your time |