behind the curve
Meaning
Out of date.
Antonym: ahead of the curve
(US, military) Not making the progress required.
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There will always be people who are ahead of the curve, and people who are behind the curve. But knowledge moves the curve.
The reality about transportation is that it's future-oriented. If we're planning for what we have, we're behind the curve.