fall through
US /fɔːl θruː/
UK /fɔːl θruː/
1.
fail to materialize; be unsuccessful
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Our plans to go on vacation fell through at the last minute.
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The deal might fall through if we don't act quickly.
2.
to drop or break through a surface
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The old bridge might fall through if too many cars cross it.
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Be careful not to fall through the thin ice.