English · Phrasal verb Attested

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

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).

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).

Meaning · English

To collapse so that the remains are on top of.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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.

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