Fall in with Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
FAWL-in-with
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɪn/ /wˈɪð
FAWL-in-with
Definition
To begin spending time with a particular group, often by chance; or to agree with someone's ideas or plans.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; can refer to joining a group (often with negative or neutral connotation, e.g., 'fall in with bad company') or agreeing with ideas, proposals, or plans. More common in British than American English. Not used for literally falling physically.
Spanish: juntarse con - coincidir con (ideas)Portuguese (BR): juntar-se com - concordar comPortuguese (PT): juntar-se a - concordar comChinese (Simplified): 结交 - 同意 (观点)Chinese (Traditional): 結交 - 同意 (觀點)Hindi: साथ होना - सहमत होनाArabic: ينضم إلى - يوافق علىBengali: যোগ দেওয়া - সম্মত হওয়া (পরিকল্পনায়)Russian: примкнуть - согласиться (с планом)Japanese: 加わる - 賛同するVietnamese: gia nhập - đồng ý (với ý kiến/kế hoạch)Korean: 어울리다 - 동의하다 (생각/계획에)Turkish: katılmak - uymak - fikir birliği yapmakUrdu: شامل ہونا - اتفاق کرنا (خیال/منصوبے سے)Indonesian: gia nhập - đồng ý (với kế hoạch/ý tưởng)
Example Sentences
He fell in with a group of artists in college.
basic
I quickly fell in with their plan.
basic
She doesn't usually fall in with new groups easily.
basic
He started acting differently after he fell in with some older kids.
natural
They didn't like my idea at first, but soon everyone fell in with it.
natural
You have to be careful not to fall in with the wrong crowd.
natural