take a tumble

phrase

: to come or go down suddenly from a standing position : to fall

She took a tumble down the stairs.

Examples of take a tumble in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The idea of a fabric exterior might sound flimsy, but this tough lining and hefty construction mean the Boom 4 won't flinch if it gets knocked over reaching for the chips and can even take a tumble off the table and keep right on rocking. — Brad Bourque, Wired News, 11 Mar. 2026

Otherwise, temperatures take a tumble back to the low 40's under cloudy skies. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026

Otherwise, most of your sweaters will be fine to hand-wash or even take a tumble in the washer. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025

Another came from Glendale, California, to take a tumble on concrete. — Philip Joens, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025

There’s less need for reserves if the Fed cuts rates, so CD yields take a tumble. — David McMillin, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025

Consequently, that makes a weaker conclusion for the narrative, one the series can only wrap up by having Paul use his pistol on himself and take a tumble into rushing river waters. — Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025

Meanwhile, Martin is only the latest musician to take a tumble on, off, and around a stage. — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024

Bathmats Any bathroom flooring cover that is 100% cotton is perfectly fine to take a tumble in the dryer, however those with rubber or slip-proof backing should be left to air dry. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2024

Rhymes for take a tumble

• bumble
• crumble
• fumble
• grumble
• humble
• jumble
• mumble
• rumble
• stumble
• umbel