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fall through the cracksTo be missed; to escape the necessary notice or attention.Rate it:

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fall toTo enter into or begin an activity, especially with enthusiasm or commitment and especially in regard to the activities of eating or drinking.Rate it:

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fall to bitsTo fall apartRate it:

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fall to piecesTo feel emotionally devastated; to break down.Rate it:

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fall togetherTo contract.Rate it:

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fall underTo belong to for purposes of categorization.Rate it:

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fall uponTo fall on; to experience; to suffer.Rate it:

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fall victimto suffer as a result of external circumstances or someone else's actionsRate it:

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fallen overpast participle of fall overRate it:

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Famous Last WordsAn ironic response to an absurd statement one makes when he or she is not sure of its resultRate it:

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feet of clayTo say that someone, who appears strong or invincible, in fact has a hidden weak point which could cause their fall.Rate it:

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finish upTo complete the last details of a task.Rate it:

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first and lastA person's combined given name and surname.Rate it:

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flake outTo fall asleep from exhaustion.Rate it:

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from cover to coverAll the way to the last page.Rate it:

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from soup to nutsFrom the first course of a meal to the last.Rate it:

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get into the wrong handsTo fall into the wrong hands.Rate it:

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get offTo fall asleep.Rate it:

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get taken inTo be fooled; to fall for.Rate it:

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give inTo collapse or fall.Rate it:

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go awryOf a situation, to fall apart or unravel; to fall into disorderRate it:

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go by the boardTo fall or to go overboard; to be cast over the side of a ship.Rate it:

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go downFall to the floor.Rate it:

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go for brokeTo try everything possible or do last thing possible in a final attempt.Rate it:

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go out like a lightTo fall asleep quickly.Rate it:

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go overboardFall out of a vessel.Rate it:

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go the way of the dinosaursTo go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go off the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past.Rate it:

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go the way of the dodoTo go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go out of the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past.Rate it:

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gong showAn event that was a disaster, often in a way that is fun or memorable. (e.g. "Last night, we all went drinking, and the whole thing turned into a total gong show.") Or, an initially serious event that went completely out of control (e.g. "That biology class was a gong show")Rate it:

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got dibsSave a last sip from your Cola for ME, another individual; . . . . . Lemme have 'second-dibs' on Your Coca Cola, JIMRate it:

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grateA horizontal metal grille through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.Rate it:

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grow coldTo wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.Rate it:

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hail downto fall from the sky, as hailRate it:

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harvest moonThe Harvest Moon is the Full Moon nearest the fall equinox.Rate it:

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haul downTo violently cause to fall to the ground.Rate it:

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have the last laughTo be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.Rate it:

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he who laughs last laughs bestsuccess is better after having previously endured ridicule.Rate it:

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he who laughs last laughs hardestAlternative form of he who laughs last laughs best.Rate it:

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Hit a Brick WallA hurdle and trouble which is impossible to tackle and overcomeRate it:

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humi procumbereto fall on the ground.Rate it:

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if it's the last thing I doAt any cost; for certain; indicates the speaker is determined, resolute in doing something.Rate it:

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IJSInitialism of I'm just saying : indicates that the accompanying statement is merely a helpful comment of some kind, and not intended to be the last word on the topic.Rate it:

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il a eu le malheur de se brouiller avec la justiceHe was unfortunate enough to fall out with justice (i.e. to be punished by imprisonment, fine, etc.).Rate it:

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il a reculé pour mieux sauter1. He waited for something better. 2. (ironic.) He avoided a small evil to fall into a greater.Rate it:

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il joua de son resteHe played his last card; He was on his last legs.Rate it:

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il ne bat plus que d'une aileHe is almost ruined; He is on his last legs.Rate it:

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il ne manquait plus que cela!That crowns all! That is the last straw!Rate it:

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il tire (touche) à sa finHe is on his last legs.Rate it:

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il y a aujourd'hui huit joursThis day last week.Rate it:

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in alicuius manus incidereto fall unexpectedly into some one's hands.Rate it:

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