fall down

verb

Definition of fall downnext
as in to go under

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Recent Examples of fall down Phipps Conservatory is inviting Pittsburghers and visitors from far beyond western Pennsylvania to fall down the rabbit hole this summer. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Your daughter didn't just fall down the stairs. — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Trousers fall down; a savior never appears. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 In his final moments alive, Lou briefly looks at his sister and nephew before falling down. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall down
  1. go under
  2. crack up
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  • Drivers will not be able go under the interstate as workers construct bridges.
    — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 July 2026
  • The Multiplina is expected to reach up to 55 mph (88 km/h), which is the fastest a car can go under the L7 regulations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of go under
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  • Being at the top of your game and winning on the biggest stages isn’t always all it's cracked up to be.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
  • And leftovers aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, especially after multiple days on repeat.
    — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
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