fall for

phrase

1

: to fall in love with

He fell for her the moment he saw her.

2

: to become a victim of

fell for the trick

Examples of fall for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The early fall followed by the early Christmas being pushed on everyone is the fault of those who fall for it. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Cheng Xin | Getty Images Nike shares dropped Friday, falling for a second straight day after the company reported declining revenue and plans to lay off staff in 2027. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

So, trim catmint 4 to 6 inches above the soil in fall for a cleaner look. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Because the rain will be falling for many hours, the flash flood threat is low but can't be ruled out. — Matthew Delucia, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for fall for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore