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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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If Smith is our source material, the book is a system of secondary texts, gazing at the Fall through distinct lenses of various widths.

From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2021

"Synergy: Sculpture by Nicole Fall," through March 6.

From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2010

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