What is another word for brings up the rear?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈɪŋz ˌʌp ðə ɹˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
The phrase "brings up the rear" is often used to describe someone or something that is at the back of a group or procession. However, there are several possible synonyms that can be used to convey this same meaning. Some of these include "trails behind," "follows at the end," "brings up the back," "brings up the tail," and "takes up the rear." Each of these phrases can be used interchangeably with "brings up the rear" to describe the position of someone or something that is located at the back of a group or procession.
