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Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Behind the times
Question

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Behind the times

A.

To be old-fashioned

B.

To go crazy

C.

To become worse

D.

To do something without making any progress

Correct option is A

Option (a) "To be old-fashioned" is the correct meaning of the idiom "Behind the times." This phrase is used to describe someone or something that is outdated or not keeping up with current trends or standards.
· "Behind the times" – This phrase typically refers to being out of touch with modern developments or trends, often used negatively to criticize a lack of progress or modernity.
· Example: Despite the advances in technology, he prefers to stay behind the times, using his old typewriter.

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