FALL ON ONE'S FACE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

fall on one's face

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as in collapse

to be unsuccessful Remembering how she fell on her face giving the speech the first time spurred her to practice it till she had it down.

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Charlotte didn’t handle teams that push and use force to intimidate the opposition well this past season, often falling short in that department.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Bronze medal game In Miami tomorrow, France and England will play the Bronze final — formerly known as the third-place play-off — after both sides fell short in their pursuit of a place in the final.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Definition of fall short

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Early mistakes, poorly attended initial events, or outreach strategies that fall flat may become part of a story about iteration and growth that shapes their personal statement or supplemental essays.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Without a well-fitting T-shirt or tank, an ensemble can fall flat or look unfinished.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

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