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.

Examples of fall through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In an effort to ensure instances of true neglect don’t fall through the cracks, state laws typically use vague language. — Jennifer L. Brinkley, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Many of those plans could still fall through, particularly if forecasts for AI data center energy demand are overblown. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 19 Oct. 2026

The platform features two rigid wingsails that slow its fall through the air and also power it across the water, removing the need for a separate parachute or landing mechanism. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

The Cowboys attempted to trade Milton before waiving him in August, as conversations with the Miami Dolphins fell through at the last moment before roster cuts were made. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for fall through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou