Phrasal Verbs with “Fall”

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On this page you can find the phrasal verbs that include “Fall”. The meaning is written in italics, and an example is provided for each.

• Fall apart
  – To break into pieces; to stop working or functioning properly (emotionally or physically).
  Example: Her old bike fell apart after years of use.

• Fall back on (something)
  – To use something for support when other things have failed.
  Example: When the plan didn’t work, they had to fall back on their savings.

• Fall behind
  – To not make as much progress as others; to be late with work or payments.
  Example: He fell behind in class after missing a week of school.

• Fall down
  – To collapse to the ground.
  Example: I slipped on the ice and fell down.

• Fall for (someone)
  – To start feeling romantic love for someone.
  Example: She fell for him the moment they met.

• Fall for (something)
  – To be tricked or deceived by something.
  Example: Don’t fall for that scam—it’s fake!

• Fall in
  – To collapse inward (often used for buildings or structures).
  Example: The roof fell in after the storm.

• Fall in with (someone)
  – To become involved with a group, often with negative influence.
  Example: He fell in with a bad crowd at university.

• Fall off
  – To decrease or drop in number, amount, or quality.
  Example: Sales fell off after the holidays.

• Fall out (with someone)
  – To have an argument or disagreement that ends a relationship.
  Example: They fell out over money and haven’t spoken since.

• Fall over
  – To lose balance and collapse to the ground.
  Example: Be careful or you’ll fall over the chair!

• Fall through
  – To fail or not happen as planned.
  Example: Our vacation plans fell through at the last minute.

• Fall to (someone)
  – To become the responsibility of someone.
  Example: The task fell to me because everyone else was busy.