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174 Fall through

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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]

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