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Synonyms

fall through

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to miscarry or fail

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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


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Last week, a judge ordered the Justices to inform him within 24 hours if the new financing should fall through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

However, sources inside the camp say, it would only happen if the other options fall through.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The data suggests buyers and sellers came to the table regardless of rates in March—though such pending deals can still fall through before closing.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Also, be aware that similar offers could fall through again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I grab a handful and then let it fall through my fingers.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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