fall out

1. Leave one's place in military ranks, as in After inspection they were ordered to fall out . [First half of 1800s]

2. Also, have a falling-out . Disagree, quarrel, as in The brothers fell out over their inheritance , or They no longer speak—they had a falling-out some years ago . [First half of 1500s]

3. Happen, result, as in Let us know how it falls out in the end . [Second half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

“And where it falls out is where it falls out.”

From Los Angeles Times

Popular with the youth, Chilima led the UTM party and could have been a key contender in the upcoming elections, especially as he had fallen out with the president.

From BBC

He was a regular at the venue in the 1980s and 90s, playing roles including Macbeth, but reportedly fell out with an artistic director over plans to appear in Uncle Vanya for its 25th anniversary.

From BBC

"But it causes so much falling out, it's ridiculous."

From BBC

In a very public fall out in May, the health minister told the assembly that due to budgetary constraints he was imposing a contract on GPs.

From BBC

Related Words

• differ 
• quarrel 
• spar 
• squabble