fall down
verb
fell down; fallen down; falling down; falls down
: to fail to meet expectations or requirements
fell down on the job
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The move caused the beagle and rottweiler breeds to fall down to 8 and 9, respectively.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Do Bissell robot vacuums fall down stairs?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The use of shotgun starts, smaller fields and lesser competition have been cited as to why its players continue to fall down the world rankings.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Claire Smith said her son enrolled at the center lacked some gross motor skills and would fall down often.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Do Bissell robot vacuums fall down stairs?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The use of shotgun starts, smaller fields and lesser competition have been cited as to why its players continue to fall down the world rankings.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Claire Smith said her son enrolled at the center lacked some gross motor skills and would fall down often.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fall down
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“Fall down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20down. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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