English · Phrasal verb Attested

tumble to

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discover or understand something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khám phá hoặc hiểu điều gì

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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