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Synonyms

fall through

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to miscarry or fail

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fall through Idioms  

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

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Also, be aware that similar offers could fall through again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

It also agreed to pay $7bn should the deal fall through and cover the $2.8bn fee Warner Bros had agreed to pay Netflix in the event of a break-up of the merger plan.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Flurries will also blanket Big Bear, where several feet of snow could fall through Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“We could fall through the floor and end up in the cellar—with the snakes.”

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn

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