tumble to
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Meaning · English
To discover or understand something.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He finally tumbled to our secret.
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 “tumble to” mean?
To discover or understand something.
Is “tumble to” formal or informal?
tumble to is generally informal.