Meaning of the word "take a tumble" in English

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take a tumble

US /teɪk ə ˈtʌm.bəl/

UK /teɪk ə ˈtʌm.bəl/

to fall suddenly and heavily

Example:

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The child was running too fast and took a tumble on the pavement.

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He took a tumble down the stairs and bruised his arm.

Synonym:

fall topple trip stumble plummet

to experience a sudden decline or failure

Example:

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The company's shares took a tumble after the scandal broke.

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His reputation took a tumble after the allegations surfaced.

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