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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No one wants to fall down a flight of stairs and face-plant right at a time of the year when the good teams are gearing up for a postseason run.
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The façade completely fell down, and lights were hanging out.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Thomas fell down a Joel hole with 1980’s Glass Houses.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Gifford fell down the stairs in her Tennessee home, breaking her pelvis in two places.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The façade completely fell down, and lights were hanging out.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Thomas fell down a Joel hole with 1980’s Glass Houses.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Gifford fell down the stairs in her Tennessee home, breaking her pelvis in two places.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Fall down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20down. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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