(adv) in debt, Syn. behindhand, in arrears, Example:he fell behind with his mortgage payments; a month behind in the rent; a company that has been run behindhand for years; in arrears with their utility bills
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
1. In arrears financially; in a state where expenditures have exceeded the receipt of funds. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. In a state of backwardness, in respect to what is seasonable or appropriate, or as to what should have been accomplished; not equally forward with some other person or thing; dilatory; backward; late; tardy; as, behindhand in studies or in work. [ 1913 Webster ]
In this also [ dress ] the country are very much behindhand. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]