[Phrasal Verb] FALL THROUGH - Handling Disappointment When Plans Fail!

fail to happen.

To 'fall through' means a plan or arrangement that fails to materialize. This phrasal verb is particularly useful in the business world and personal planning, where not everything goes as expected. For instance, if you had planned a vacation which got cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, you'd say the vacation plans 'fell through.' It’s a succinct expression that encapsulates the disappointment and the need to readjust or cope when things don’t go as planned.

Example Sentences

1. Our vacation plans fell through due to the pandemic.

   Our vacation plans were canceled due to the pandemic.

2. The business deal fell through at the last minute.

   The business deal was canceled at the last minute.

3. Despite our hopes, the agreement fell through because both parties couldn’t come to terms.

   Despite our hopes, the agreement was canceled because both parties couldn’t come to terms.