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Phrasal Verb - Falling Down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

To fall down is a phrasal verb that means to collapse or come crashing down, either physically or metaphorically. It often implies a loss of control, stability, or balance. This verb can be used in various situations, such as a person falling down due to a physical injury, a business falling down due to financial difficulties, or a system falling down due to a technical glitch.

Examples

No.Example
1The old building could fall down at any moment due to its deteriorating structure.
2The company's profits fell down sharply after the economic crisis.
3The roller coaster rider fell down after the safety bar failed to engage.
4As the patient's blood pressure fell down, the doctor decided to administer medication.
5The tree branch fell down during the storm, causing a power outage.
6The stock market fell down after the company announced its quarterly losses.
7The hiker fell down a steep cliff while trying to reach the top of the mountain.
8The temperature fell down to -20°C, causing the pipes to freeze.
9The parliament fell down after the opposition party withdrew its support.
10The animal fell down a well and had to be rescued by the local fire department.