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streets behind

idiom
Meaning

Far inferior, much lesser.


Origin

Coined as an opposite to streets ahead.

Examples
SIMPLE

My old phone is streets behind this new model.

CONTEXTUAL

The new restaurant is popular, but the service is streets behind what we expected.

COMPLEX

While the company's latest software update shows promise, its user interface remains streets behind the industry standard, frustrating many long-term customers.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    hit the streets

    To go out in search of something or for a specific purpose.

  2. 02

    keep off the streets

    To inspire or cause (someone) to avoid idleness, unemployment, poverty, or antisocial behavior.

  3. 03

    streets ahead

    Far superior; much better or more advanced.

  4. 04

    the streets are paved with gold

    Used to describe a place where it is easy to become wealthy or live well.

  5. 05

    university of the streets

    Synonym of school of hard knocks.

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