Meaning
fail to happen; not be completed
Primary Function
intransitive phrasal verb describing plan failure
Communicative Purpose
explain why an intended action, deal or arrangement did not proceed
Pattern
fall through
Core Structure
fall through
Função primária
intransitive phrasal verb describing plan failure
Propósito comunicativo
explain why an intended action, deal or arrangement did not proceed
Situações de gatilho
when deals collapse, projects abort, contracts terminate before execution
Contextos
professional negotiations, business meetings, everyday conversation about cancelled plans
Padrão
fall through
Estrutura central
fall through
Slots de substituição
our plans; the sale; the investment
Colocados típicos
- unfortunately
- unexpectedly
- at the last minute
Substituições comuns
- collapse
- fail
- come to nothing
- fall apart
Erros comuns
'fall through of' – no preposition is required after ‘through’
Similar / contraste
fall apart (disintegrate), fall out (argue), break down (fail mechanically)
Interferências
‘Fall through’ applies only to plans, agreements or processes, not personal relationships.
Família do chunk
- (none)
Nuance
implies a sense of disappointment and often suggests an unexpected cause rather than intentional abandonment
Efeito pragmático
conveys a let‑down tone; signals that something valuable was lost due to unforeseen circumstances
Dica de memória
“Our holiday plans fell through.”
Nota
The chunk is used to express that something planned or agreed upon did not materialize, often due to unforeseen circumstances.
Upgrade path
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