fall off
Britishverb
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to drop unintentionally to the ground from (a high object, bicycle, etc), esp after losing one's balance
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(adverb) to diminish in size, intensity, etc; decline or weaken
business fell off after Christmas
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(adverb) nautical to allow or cause a vessel to sail downwind of her former heading
noun
Example Sentences
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I just unboxed a panel and clambered onto my roof, praying I wouldn’t fall off or electrocute myself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"I didn't fall off the chair, but it was painfully obvious," said Humphrys, adding: "That was the last time ever."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Consumers naturally looked for the cheapest flight — and airlines wanted to position themselves as having the lowest fare lest they literally fall off the screen as a consumer scrolled through options.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
EV sales, though, were about to fall off a cliff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
With my luck, I’ll fall off the stage.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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