idiom
adapt or be left behind
ah-DAPT or bee LEFT beh-HYN D
əˈdæpt ɔːr biː lɛft bɪˈhaɪndListen
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Syllable breakdown
adaptorbeleftbehind
Dictionary meaning
the imperative to change in response to new conditions or face obsolescence; widely used in technology and business to emphasise the necessity of embracing change rather than clinging to outdated methods or models
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