fall to

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To enter into or begin an activity, especially with enthusiasm or commitment and especially in regard to the activities of eating or drinking.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đầu một hoạt động, đặc biệt là với sự nhiệt tình

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Titus: Come, let's fall to; and, gentle girl, eat this.

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 succumb to (a prank or trick); to fall for (something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bị lừa bởi (một trò đùa hoặc mẹo)

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Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “fall to” mean?

To enter into or begin an activity, especially with enthusiasm or commitment and especially in regard to the activities of eating or drinking.

Is “fall to” formal or informal?

fall to is generally dated.

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