English · Phrasal verb Attested

fall into oneself

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enter an introspective or meditative state.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vào trạng thái tự phản tư hoặc thiền

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Where it’s used: Used American English

He fell into himself, his half-closed eyes looking into an edgeless nowhere.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become shy or withdrawn.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên rụt rè hoặc thu mình

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Sources & notes

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

What does “fall into oneself” mean?

To enter an introspective or meditative state.

Is “fall into oneself” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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