How to Pronounce "fall through"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈθɹu
FAWL-throo
fˈɔːl/ /θɹˈuː
FAWL-throo
Definition
If a plan, deal, or arrangement falls through, it does not happen successfully, often because of unexpected problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈθɹu
British English
fˈɔːl/ /θɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL-throo
UK
FAWL-throo
Listen in Context
The deal to buy the house fell through.
Their plans for a summer trip fell through.
The merger between the two companies fell through at the last minute.
We almost signed the contract, but it fell through when they changed their offer.