fall in place

Idioms

Also, fall into place. Fit well; also, become organized. For example, With the last witness's testimony, the entire sequence of events fell in place, or When the architect's plans were complete, the construction schedule fell into place. This idiom uses place in the sense of “proper position,” a usage dating from the mid-1500s.

Example Sentences

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"A lot of things have to fall in place before I think we're ready to expand," says Larman.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

While the members stressed the need to keep ultra-easy monetary policy, the upbeat view on the inflation outlook suggests they are now more convinced that conditions for phasing out stimulus could fall in place.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2023

This year, the pieces all seemed to fall in place for the Eagles, from their trade for receiver A.J.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2022

“Preventive measures had to fall in place immediately.”

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2020

I gotta wait for some things to fall in place first.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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