fall through

Example Sentences

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No deal has been signed, and the talks could fall through, according to a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I lost the presidential election and the whole thing fell through," he said.

From Barron's

Confronting its biggest threat in decades, the regime in Tehran is trying to boost its odds of survival if diplomatic talks fall through.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the couple splits up, important tasks can fall through the cracks for the less-involved ex.

From Barron's

There’s always something that we’re trying to keep up with, something that’s falling through the cracks: that person we didn’t text back, that article we meant to read, that bill we haven’t paid.

From Salon