fall down on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fail at or leave incomplete.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He would rather put a dent in his bankroll than fall down on anything he started.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To prostrate oneself in a position that rests on
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fall down on” mean?
To fail at or leave incomplete.
Is “fall down on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.