take a tumble
US /teɪk ə ˈtʌm.bəl/
UK /teɪk ə ˈtʌm.bəl/
1.
jatuh, terjelepok
to fall suddenly and heavily
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The child was running too fast and took a tumble on the pavement.
Kanak-kanak itu berlari terlalu laju dan jatuh terjelepok di atas turapan.
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He took a tumble down the stairs and bruised his arm.
Dia jatuh terjelepok menuruni tangga dan lengannya lebam.
2.
merosot, jatuh, mengalami kemerosotan
to experience a sudden decline or failure
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The company's shares took a tumble after the scandal broke.
Saham syarikat itu jatuh merudum selepas skandal itu terbongkar.
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His reputation took a tumble after the allegations surfaced.
Reputasinya merosot selepas dakwaan itu timbul.