fall through
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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One in three house sales fall through before exchange.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Last week, a judge ordered the Justices to inform him within 24 hours if the new financing should fall through.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The data suggests buyers and sellers came to the table regardless of rates in March—though such pending deals can still fall through before closing.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
Also, be aware that similar offers could fall through again.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
At the end of the period, I still want to fall through the floor and I’m trying to get out of the room as fast as I can.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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