fall away

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle away

Meanings

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Decrease in number or amount

Why “away”? Something slowly becomes weaker until it is gone.

Crowds fell away after the loss.
The crowds decreased after the loss.
Support fell away after the price rise.
Support decreased after the price rise.

Don't confuse with

fall awayfall back

Fall away means decrease in number or amount. Fall back means move backwards quickly, often in retreat.

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