fall through

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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There are a lot of people that need a response, and sometimes things just fall through the cracks. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 Unfortunately, two separate agreements for Ninja Theory fell through. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Tonight is comfortable for Friday night plans with temperatures falling through the 70s. — Kate Bilo, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Both releases are another reminder of the vital role physical media companies continue to play in keeping film history and culture alive, especially for essential Indies that might otherwise fall through the cracks. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall through

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“Fall through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20through. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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