fall back into
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To return to old habits; to return to an unhealthy or unhappy situation.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He fell back into his old habits.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fall back into” mean?
To return to old habits; to return to an unhealthy or unhappy situation.
Is “fall back into” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.