fall out
Idioms-
Leave one's place in military ranks, as in After inspection they were ordered to fall out . [First half of 1800s]
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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]
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Happen, result, as in Let us know how it falls out in the end . [Second half of 1500s]
Example Sentences
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At a time when many big-name comedians continue to fall out of favor with viewers, that might be Hargitay’s most crucial asset.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
He did, however, fall out with a number of former England players and coaches during his career.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
There’s a compelling argument regardless that even when these phrases fall out of favor, the trend of men paying more attention to themselves will remain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
While properties in this stage can end up back on the market if they fall out of escrow, it marks a very positive milestone in what has been a lengthy journey for Behar.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
I almost fall out of my chair when I see the caption.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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