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fall to


fall to

verb

Definition of FALL TO

intransitive verb
: to begin doing something (as working or eating) especially vigorously —often used in invitation or command

Examples of FALL TO

  1. <after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor>

First Known Use of FALL TO

1575

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