fall in with
Idioms-
Agree with, be in harmony with, as in We happily fell in with his plans . [First half of 1600s]
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Associate with, become acquainted with (especially by chance), as in On the cruise we fell in with a couple from Boston . [Late 1500s]
Example Sentences
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“I think my mother thought I would fall in with a bad lot,” Spencer said.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024
Then U.S. retail sales figures are due which, if they fall in with expectations for a slowdown, would reinforce market wagers on the Fed keeping rates on hold this year.
From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2023
They reconnected and became roommates, leading Paulson to fall in with a group of artists and musicians.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023
I thought we would fall in with old friends when we moved back to my home state, but we barely see them.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2022
Now, however, was not the moment to cast doubt on Hermione’s theory, not when she was so surprisingly willing to fall in with Harry’s dearest wish.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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