tumble to
Definition of tumble to
British, informal
: to understand or become aware of (something) They didn't tumble to the seriousness of the problem.
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tumbleplay
: to fall suddenly and helplessly
: to suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
: to decline suddenly and sharply (as in price) : drop
: a disordered mass of objects or material
: a disorderly state
: an act or instance of tumbling
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