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Meaning of come from behind | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be in a winning position after having been in a losing position.

Examples

“Chelsea kept their faint Premier League title hopes alive and damaged Manchester United's own ambitions as they came from behind to beat the leaders at Stamford Bridge.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

come from below come from the right place come full circle come good come high come home

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