fall through

verb

1. intr, adverb to miscarry or fail

Idioms and Phrases

Fail, miscarry, as in The proposed amendment fell through , or I hope our plans won't fall through . [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

He said displacement is also disruptive and departing tenants could “fall through the cracks” and not receive their money, find temporary housing and return to a new home.

From Los Angeles Times

We should not let veterans fall through the cracks based on subjective notions of honor and shame.

From Los Angeles Times

But such a piecemeal approach was bound to let some of the most vulnerable fall through the cracks.

From Slate

“I thought I was gonna fall through that thing,” Pregnon joked.

From Los Angeles Times

England had one more chance to remove Nissanka, via a cut at a Stone bouncer, only for the ball to fall through the hands of the diving Bashir at third man.

From BBC

Related Words

• break down
• decline
• fall