| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| fall-out |
harmful effects, continuing effects
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We still feel the fall-out from his negative speech on abortion.
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| fall short |
not able to do as well as planned
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I'm falling short of my career goals because I've been ill.
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| fall through |
not happen, not succeed, not come off, not pan out
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His plans to write a novel fell through because he didn't get a government grant.
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| fall through the cracks |
not be included, be overlooked, leave out
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These children fell through the cracks. They didn't learn to read.
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| fall to pieces |
be unable to talk or reply, be overwhelmed
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When I see Mario, I just fall to pieces. He's so handsome!
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| fallen woman |
prostitute, hooker
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The priest was trying to save the fallen women in his parish.
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| falling in love |
beginning to feel love, being in love
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They say that falling in love is wonderful - marvelous!
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| falling out |
(See a falling out)
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| false move |
(See a false move)
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| familiarity breeds contempt |
a friend may dislike you if you do not respect his or her privacy
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Don't call Margaret Maggie. Remember, familiarity breeds contempt.
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