fall through

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to miscarry or fail

Idioms and Phrases

Fail, miscarry, as in The proposed amendment fell through, or I hope our plans won't fall through. [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

But less than a year later, the deals fell through amid allegations of fraud.

From Los Angeles Times

The girls were allowed to visit their mother in prison two years after she was first detained, in preparation for her release under a prisoner exchange that then fell through.

From BBC

"People are falling through the cracks," she said.

From BBC

Liverpool's move to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi on transfer deadline day has fallen through.

From BBC

Reynolds, who helps up to 10 veterans at a time navigate the system, said he sees them fall through the cracks at every step along the way.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• break down 
• decline 
• fall