fall upon
US /fɔːl əˈpɑːn/
UK /fɔːl əˈpɑːn/
1.
cair sobre, atacar
to attack someone or something suddenly and violently
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The wolves fell upon the deer in the forest.
Os lobos atacaram o cervo na floresta.
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The enemy army fell upon the unsuspecting village.
O exército inimigo caiu sobre a aldeia desavisada.
2.
recair sobre, caber a
to become the responsibility or duty of someone
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The task of organizing the event fell upon him.
A tarefa de organizar o evento recaiu sobre ele.
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A great responsibility falls upon those in leadership positions.
Uma grande responsabilidade recai sobre aqueles em posições de liderança.