fall on

verb

variants or fall upon

fell on or fell upon; fallen on or fallen upon; falling on or falling upon; falls on or falls upon

transitive verb

: to meet with

fell on hard times

Examples of fall on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The burden of repaying that debt fell on America’s small farmers in the form of taxes, which in those days were collected by sheriffs. — Jeffrey Winters, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2026

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and a JAMA Pediatrics study found pedestrian deaths were 43% higher on Halloween evening than on comparison nights, with the highest risk for kids ages 4 to 8. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

After one of Kansas City’s warmest starts to fall on record, a sharp chill is on the way, with temperatures expected to dip below freezing Friday and Saturday mornings, according to the National Weather Service. — Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026

The price Alteño falls on the higher end of Austin’s dining scene, with prices reflecting its upscale setting and premium ingredients. — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fall on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon