fall down


verb(intr, adverb)
  1. to drop suddenly or collapse

  2. (often foll by on) informal to prove unsuccessful; fail

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fall down

Fail to meet expectations; lag in performance. For example, It was disappointing to see him fall down on the job. This expression transfers a literal drop to a figurative one. [Second half of 1800s]

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