If a country, person or organisation is left behind, they remain at a lower level than others in that they are disadvantaged compared to them. The United Nations aims to ensure no one is “left behind” with respect to water access by ensuring that everyone has access to safe and clean water for drinking and sanitation by 2030.
Other examples of the phrase used in this context:
“When it comes to education, no-one should be left behind.”
“Digital technologies can be valuable tools to improve public services and reduce health and social inequalities, but should not be adopted as ‘fashion trends’ that leave some people behind.”
The phrasal verb “to leave (someone or something) behind” is also used in a more literal context when someone goes away from (leaves) a person, situation or thing.
e.g. “Originally from Jamaica, Lucille left her family behind and travelled alone to England in 1960 to train as a nurse, becoming the first West Indian midwife ever to join Nonnatus House.”
“Ronald first arrived in 1961 by air, leaving behind his job as a waiter, to lay the foundation for his family to establish a new life in Britain.”
“While the most of the items left behind by customers were everyday items such as mobile phone chargers, tablets, toiletry bags and books, others were less common.”
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