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fall down

to drop or topple. The baby fell down. Walk carefully on this ice or you will fall down.

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fall down

Fail to meet expectations; lag in performance. For example, It was disappointing to see him fall down on the job. This expression transfers a literal drop to a figurative one. [Second half of 1800s]

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fall down

v.

To drop or tip over: I slipped on the ice and fell down the steps. A lot of trees fell down during the hurricane.

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