fall through

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Verb fall through has 1 sense

fall through, fall flat, founder, flop - fail utterly; collapse; "The project foundered"
--₁ is one way to fail, go wrong, miscarry
Sample sentence:
The business is going to fall through

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Fall Through

Description:

Fall through is a phrasal verb that can be used in different ways, depending on the context. It primarily means to fail to meet expectations, plans, or agreements. It can also refer to going past or breaking through an obstruction or barrier.

Examples:

As a phrasal verb relating to failure:

Our plans to go on a picnic fell through due to the sudden rainstorm.
The negotiations fell through because both parties couldn't agree on the terms.
John's promotion at work fell through after the company decided to downsize.

As a phrasal verb relating to going past an obstruction:

The ball fell through the window, shattering the glass.
He fell through the trapdoor, landing in the hidden chamber below.
A beam of light fell through the crack in the curtains, illuminating the room.