fall in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Collapse inward
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“The roof fell in.”
“The old ceiling fell in.”
Don't confuse with
Fall in means collapse inward. Fall out means have an argument and stop being friends.
Test yourself
“The roof fell in.” What does it mean?
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fall out
A contrast learners often mix up
Have an argument and stop being friends
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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