Fall through Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used for plans or deals that do not succeed after being expected to happen. Often used about business, agreements, or events. Not about physical falling.
Spanish: fracasar - venirse abajoPortuguese (BR): dar errado - fracassarPortuguese (PT): falhar - não se concretizarChinese (Simplified): 失败 (计划) - 未果Chinese (Traditional): 失敗（計劃）- 落空Hindi: नाकाम होनाArabic: يفشل - لم يتمBengali: ভেস্তে যাওয়া - বিফল হওয়াRussian: сорваться - провалиться (о планах)Japanese: だめになる - 失敗する (計画や取引など)Vietnamese: thất bại - đổ bể (kế hoạch)Korean: 무산되다 - 실패하다 (계획 등)Turkish: suya düşmek - gerçekleşmemek (plan/iş anlaşması)Urdu: ناکام ہونا - رہ جانا (معاہدہ یا منصوبہ)Indonesian: gagal - batal (rencana/perjanjian)
Example Sentences
The deal to buy the house fell through.
basic
Their plans for a summer trip fell through.
basic
The merger between the two companies fell through at the last minute.
basic
We almost signed the contract, but it fell through when they changed their offer.
natural
Her job interview fell through because the company decided to freeze hiring.
natural
I was counting on that project, but it fell through at the last minute.
natural