fall down
verb
fell down; fallen down; falling down; falls down
: to fail to meet expectations or requirements
fell down on the job
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Multitudes fell down and lay motionless.
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Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Trousers fall down; a savior never appears.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
In his final moments alive, Lou briefly looks at his sister and nephew before falling down.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 June 2026
The damage in Dearborn included a tree that fell down on a house, trapping a 6-year-old girl inside.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Trousers fall down; a savior never appears.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
In his final moments alive, Lou briefly looks at his sister and nephew before falling down.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 June 2026
The damage in Dearborn included a tree that fell down on a house, trapping a 6-year-old girl inside.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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“Fall down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20down. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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