Meaning of the word "fall through the cracks" in English

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fall through the cracks

US /fɔl θru ðə kræks/
UK /fɔl θru ðə kræks/
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Idiom

1.

to be overlooked or missed, especially in a system or process

Example:
We need to make sure no student falls through the cracks in this new program.
Important details often fall through the cracks when communication is poor.
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