fall to

verb

1. (adverb) to begin some activity, as eating, working, or fighting

2. (preposition) to devolve on (a person)

   the task fell to me

3. (of a plan, theory, etc) to be rendered invalid, esp because of lack of necessary information

Idioms and Phrases

Energetically begin an activity, set to work, as in As soon as they had the right tools, they fell to work on the house. This expression is also often used to mean “begin to eat.” Charles Dickens so used it in American Notes (1842): “We fall-to upon these dainties.” [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

It will now fall to Wissa, the club's number nine, and record signing Nick Woltemade to help fill the void left by the Swede.

From BBC

However, the tax rate would fall to 1.5% for apartment buildings, retail centers, warehouses and other commercial properties that are newer than 15 years-old.

From Los Angeles Times

The report will now go to the standards committee of the Senedd to recommend whether and how to reprimand Laura Anne Jones, with a final decision to fall to the Welsh Parliament itself.

From BBC

Colts fall to Palos Verdes, but it’s a good sign that quarterback Chris Fields is battling.

From Los Angeles Times

San Pedro reached the inaugural section final in 2023, only to fall to Birmingham 14-6 after a late touchdown was nullified by a penalty.

From Los Angeles Times

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