fall through
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle through
Meanings
Fail to happen or be completed
Why “through”? You start a task and continue until it is completely finished.
“The deal fell through at the last minute.”
“The house sale fell through before Christmas.”
Don't confuse with
Fall through means fail to happen or be completed. Fall away means decrease in number or amount.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
fall away
A contrast learners often mix up
Decrease in number or amount
be through
Same through pattern: finishing
Have finished something
break through
Same through pattern: finishing
Cut into a broadcast or transmission; Force a way through an obstacle or barrier; Achieve success after a period of effort
carry through
Same through pattern: finishing
Complete what was promised
come through
Same through pattern: finishing
Survive a difficult or dangerous experience; Do what was expected or hoped for; Arrive at its destination, especially a message, call, or delivery
follow through
Same through pattern: finishing
Carry an action to its proper conclusion
get through
Same through pattern: finishing
Finish a difficult task or period; Survive a hard time; Make contact by phone; Use up a quantity of something; Pass a test or selection process; Finally make a person understand or accept an idea after difficulty
go through
Same through pattern: finishing
Travel from one side to the other; Examine something carefully; Experience a difficult time; Be officially approved, accepted, or completed; Use up a quantity of something quickly; Practice something step by step; Do something you planned, even when it is difficult
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