fall down

verb

Definition of fall downnext
as in to go under

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Recent Examples of fall down The rocks that each landslide throws out fall down the steep diagonal slopes and, by some kind of uncanny natural balance, end up piled on top of one another in multiple layers. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 These shorts come in different designs, from high-waist options to those that include longer inseams to ensure the shorts don’t ride up or fall down when in use. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Thompson was familiar with the reference in which Alexis (Joan Collins) and Krystle (Linda Evans) get into a catfight and fall down the stairs of the Carrington Mansion. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 The driver, Duncan, is wearing black and white and steps out, then DeGroot appears to fall down, an affidavit alleges. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall down
  1. go under
  2. crack up
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  • The collection will go under the gavel in New York on December 7, where it is expected to hammer down for roughly $9 million.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The first refinery to be built in the United States in decades will go under construction next year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of go under
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  • For Jason Alexander, fame wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The crowd cracked up in grim commiseration (as a Mets fan, Winter could probably sympathize).
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of crack up

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