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Fall down on Meaning in English

expression

ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FAWL-down-awn
fˈɔːl/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
FAWL-down-on

释义

To not do something well enough, to fail to meet expectations or requirements in a particular area.

用法与细微差别

Informal or neutral; often used when someone usually does well but disappoints in a specific area ('fall down on the job'). Does not mean physical falling. Usually takes 'on' plus the task/area: 'fall down on your homework', 'fall down on safety'.

例句

He always does his best, but sometimes he falls down on details.

basic

We can't fall down on safety in the lab.

basic

The restaurant fell down on service last night.

basic

He's a great worker, but he tends to fall down on communication.

natural

We can't afford to fall down on our promises to customers.

natural

I trusted him with the project, but he really fell down on it.

natural