fall through
phrasal verb
fell through; fallen through; falling through; falls through
: to fail or stop in a sudden or final way
Contract negotiations have fallen through.
Our vacation plans have fallen through.
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However, the plans fell through after an explosive argument over paying tribute to the band's late co-founder.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
During the same Melbourne show, Rodrigo fell through a hole on the stage at the Rod Laver Arena.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
But a deal to become defense minister fell through several weeks ago after fighting intensified with Hezbollah along Israel's northern border, leaving the popular Gallant in office for the time being.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Oct. 2024
While Golden State didn’t make a blockbuster move, Green praised general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. for not panicking when the attempts to acquire George and Markkanen fell through, noting that teams with strong benches are those that win titles.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
During the same Melbourne show, Rodrigo fell through a hole on the stage at the Rod Laver Arena.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
But a deal to become defense minister fell through several weeks ago after fighting intensified with Hezbollah along Israel's northern border, leaving the popular Gallant in office for the time being.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Oct. 2024
While Golden State didn’t make a blockbuster move, Green praised general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. for not panicking when the attempts to acquire George and Markkanen fell through, noting that teams with strong benches are those that win titles.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Fall through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20through. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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