174 Fall through (PW) fail, collapse The big sale I make at work yesterday fell through this morning. (usingEnglish) Be unsuccessful Example: The plans FELL THROUGH when planning permission was refused. (free) To fail; miscarry Our plans fell through at the last minute. (your) Fail, miscarry, as in The proposed amendment fell through, or I hope our plans won't fall through. [Late 1700s] |