遅れを取る

おくれをとる

to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten

Also written 後れを取る、遅れをとる、後れをとる

Meaning

expv5r
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten

Example sentences

他社に後れをとるな。

Don't fall behind other companies!
彼は入院していたにもかかわらず、他の学生に遅れをとることはなかった。

Though he had been in the hospital, he kept up with other students.
ハイキングに行くたびに、彼は遅れをとる。

Every time we go hiking, he falls behind.