falling-out

[ faw-ling-out ]

noun

, plural fall·ings-out, fall·ing-outs.

1. a quarrel or estrangement between persons formerly in close association with one another.

Word History and Origins

Origin of falling-out¹

1560–70; nominalization of verb phrase fall out; -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The former president doesn’t like to share the spotlight; if Musk’s profile threatens Trump’s, it’s not inconceivable the two will have a falling-out.

From Slate

“Then that guy had a falling-out with his roommate,” he says now.

From Los Angeles Times

"I never heard of any falling-out between them, not even a mild argument," he said.

From BBC

TMZ also pressed Majors about his falling-out with Marvel, bringing up Hollywood’s treatment of Downey and also “The Flash” star Ezra Miller, who both have criminal histories but went on to star in high-profile movies.

From Los Angeles Times

He and Cooke had a falling-out over money, West suing for back wages and turning his attention to golf, which he played nearly as well as basketball.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• altercation
• run-in
• spat
• tiff