fall through/between the cracks
idiom
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or less commonly slip through/between the cracks
: to fail to be noticed, assisted, or included with others
Parents are concerned that children who have trouble in school will fall through the cracks in the school system.
The program is meant to help workers who may have slipped through the cracks because of their age.
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Amid the busyness of budget season, a lot can fall through the cracks.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
Without them, too many will fall through the cracks, especially those already facing chronic illnesses like cancer.
—Nancy G. Brinker, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Switzerland has a far better safety net than in the U.S. and yet am sure there are people like Jule, who fall through the cracks despite the country’s support system.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Perhaps Simmons or a similar veteran could fall through the cracks in free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
Without them, too many will fall through the cracks, especially those already facing chronic illnesses like cancer.
—Nancy G. Brinker, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Switzerland has a far better safety net than in the U.S. and yet am sure there are people like Jule, who fall through the cracks despite the country’s support system.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Perhaps Simmons or a similar veteran could fall through the cracks in free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fall through/between the cracks
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“Fall through/between the cracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20through%2Fbetween%20the%20cracks. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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