fall in place

Idioms  

1. Also, fall into place. Fit well; also, become organized. For example, With the last witness's testimony, the entire sequence of events fell in place, or When the architect's plans were complete, the construction schedule fell into place. This idiom uses place in the sense of “proper position,” a usage dating from the mid-1500s.

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Example Sentences

Much of this will need to fall in place before the gap with the US and China is narrowed meaningfully.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Any such move would be a clear sign the BOJ expects economic conditions to fall in place for it to gradually raise rates.

From Reuters • Jan. 16, 2023

This year, the pieces all seemed to fall in place for the Eagles, from their trade for receiver A.J.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2022

“Preventive measures had to fall in place immediately.”

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2020

I gotta wait for some things to fall in place first.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas