| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
fall out [fɔːl aʊt] | to stop being friends or in agreement |
Other meanings
- to drop from a place
- to occur as a result
- to leave a military formation
- to lose hair or teeth
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "fall out"
- They fell out over money and haven't spoken since.
- Her tooth fell out this morning.
- Something fell out of his bag while he was running.
- The soldiers fell out after the drill.
Features of Using "fall out"
Fall out is a phrasal verb with a variety of meanings, from quarrels and conflicts to falling out objects or hair. In context, “to quarrel” is often used colloquially. In military contexts, it means to command out. Pay attention to the context, because meanings can differ dramatically.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb fall
fall apart
to break into pieces; disintegrate
fall off
to drop down from something
fall over
to lose balance and collapse to the ground
fall down
to collapse or drop to the ground
fall back
to retreat
fall in
to line up in formation
fall away
to gradually disappear or become less
fall behind
to move slower than others or fail to keep up
fall on
to attack or begin to attack someone or something
fall for
to be tricked or deceived
fall into
to begin to be in a particular state or condition
fall under
to be classified or placed within a particular category, jurisdiction, rule, or authority
fall to
to become the responsibility or duty of someone
fall upon
to attack suddenly and violently
fall through
to fail to happen or be completed
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