come from behind

B2 neutral inseparable intransitive

In simple words

to be losing first and then do much better

Literal meaning: to move starting from a position behind others

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

common

to improve from a losing position and catch up or win

"The team came from behind to win 3–2."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Very common in sports and competitions, and also used figuratively in business and politics.

win victory team race election campaign

Base

come from behind

I/you/we/they

3rd person

comes from behind

he/she/it

Past simple

came from behind

yesterday

Past participle

come from behind

have + pp

-ing form

coming from behind

continuous

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catch up and win fight back rally recover turn the game around

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