fall into

Idioms  

1. Enter or engage in, be drawn into, as in I told Dad not to fall into conversation with them . [Late 1400s]

2. See fall in , def. 1.

3. Be naturally divisible into, as in These students fall into three categories . [First half of 1600s]

4. . Be drawn into bad behavior, as in I fell into error when I started spending time with the wrong crowd . This usage, like fall from grace , originally alluded to religious concerns. It is now used less often and more loosely. [Late 1100s]

5. fall into a trap . Be deceived, unknowingly become involved in something. For example, By admitting I had free time, I fell into the trap of having to help him with his work . Also see under fall in ; fall in line ; fall in place .

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fall into

It reminds me that cult experts will tell you that any of us could fall into the clutches of a cult, and those of us who argue otherwise are likely among the most vulnerable.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

While I’m only in my 30s, I do fall into the immunocompromised camp.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Many businesses seeking short-term help instead fall into a debt-driven death spiral.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The F1 calendar already contains a number of countries that fall into this category, not least Saudi Arabia.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Our home had been turned into a trap: how many more would fall into it before this day was over?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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