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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Blood spurts everywhere as Drummond falls down dead and the elevator opens on the testing floor.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Mar. 2025
Researchers point to rising social isolation, political polarization, and a growing sense of disconnection as key reasons behind America’s fall down the happiness ladder.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The move caused the beagle and rottweiler breeds to fall down to 8 and 9, respectively.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Your liability: If your pet bites someone or someone falls down your stairs and hurts themselves, you could be held liable for those damages.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Mar. 2025
Researchers point to rising social isolation, political polarization, and a growing sense of disconnection as key reasons behind America’s fall down the happiness ladder.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The move caused the beagle and rottweiler breeds to fall down to 8 and 9, respectively.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Your liability: If your pet bites someone or someone falls down your stairs and hurts themselves, you could be held liable for those damages.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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