behind the times meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "behind the times" idiom? Please give me some examples!

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Being behind the times might mean that you do not own a cellphone.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

This idiom has a certain negative connotation.  There must be something wrong if a person is old-fashioned or does not have the latest technology.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

Bob is writing a letter to a friend using a typewriter.  His black and white television is on in the background.  Bob does not own a computer.  As Bob is writing his letter, Bob's black rotary dial telephone rings.  It is Bob's friend.  Bob's friend tells Bob that he tried to telephone the previous evening but there was no answer, not even an answering machine.  Bob tells his friend that he had been out for a walk.  Bob's friend asks Bob why he does not have a cellphone.  Bob replies...

"I guess I am a little behind the times."

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

Frank is wearing a suit.  The suit is clean.  The suit fits Frank well.  Frank looks good in the suit.  The only problem is that the suit belonged to Frank's grandfather.  Franks suit is...

a little behind the times.

 

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

"to be behind the times"

to be old-fashioned
to not be current with modern fashion, ideas or methods
 

Synonyms: 
antiquated, dated, dowdy, obsolete, old-fangled, old-fashioned, old-hat, out-of-date, out-of-style, outdated, outmoded, passe, square, unfashionable, unstylish, vintage

 
 

This man is literally behind the times (newspaper). - - - - ->