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fall in place

Idioms  
  1. Also, fall into place. Fit well; also, become organized. For example, With the last witness's testimony, the entire sequence of events fell in place, or When the architect's plans were complete, the construction schedule fell into place. This idiom uses place in the sense of “proper position,” a usage dating from the mid-1500s.


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While the members stressed the need to keep ultra-easy monetary policy, the upbeat view on the inflation outlook suggests they are now more convinced that conditions for phasing out stimulus could fall in place.

From Reuters Aug. 7, 2023

This year, the pieces all seemed to fall in place for the Eagles, from their trade for receiver A.J.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 14, 2022

"A lot of things have to fall in place and people have to give us money to make it happen. It'll happen when it's meant to happen."

From BBC Mar. 28, 2022

“So, focusing on those one day at a time and it’ll all fall in place when it comes.”

From Seattle Times Aug. 10, 2019

A number of things had to fall in place for our evacuation, and that Sunday, July 30, they came together at the last minute.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

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