behind schedule

phrase

: not according to schedule : late

We're running about five minutes behind schedule.

Examples of behind schedule in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From a century-old City Hall closing for repairs to a downtown bridge project well behind schedule, several major South Florida development projects are hitting key milestones this year. — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

This is the southwestern monsoon, arriving about a month behind schedule and bringing some clouds, humidity and even rain. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

The city has taken on nearly a billion dollars in debt to build a new water treatment plant that is almost two years behind schedule and millions of dollars over budget and to make ongoing major upgrades to its wastewater treatment facilities. — Chance Swaim, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Now, since Jacas has missed so many practices, outside linebackers coach Mike Smith admitted Jacas will start his rookie season behind schedule. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026