fall through the cracks

Idioms  

1. see fall between the cracks.

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Example Sentences

Members of Congress and ambassadors say privately they are worried the issue has fallen through the cracks.

From The Wall Street Journal

On this latter point, Marfisee is determined not to let patients fall through the cracks.

From Los Angeles Times

When the couple splits up, important tasks can fall through the cracks for the less-involved ex.

From Barron's

There’s always something that we’re trying to keep up with, something that’s falling through the cracks: that person we didn’t text back, that article we meant to read, that bill we haven’t paid.

From Salon

“A lot of those nuances can fall through the cracks, and because of that, it could lead to catastrophic outcomes.”

From Los Angeles Times