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1. Leave one's place in military ranks, as in After inspection they were ordered to fall out. [First half of 1800s] 2. Also, have a falling-out. Disagree, quarrel, as in The brothers fell out over their inheritance, or They no longer speak? they had a falling-out some years ago. [First half of 1500s] 3. Happen, result, as in Let us know how it falls out in the end. [Second half of 1500s]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): fall out (of something)
to topple out of something. • Mary fell out of the tree and hurt herself., Phrase(s): fall out
1. to happen; to result. • As things fell out, we had a wonderful trip. • What fell out of our discussion was a decision to continue. 2. to leave one’s place in a formation when dismissed. (Usually in scouting or the military. The opposite of fall in.) • The scouts fell out and ran to the campfire. • All the soldiers fell out and talked among themselves. 3. to depart. • It’s late, George. I have to fall out. • Let’s fall out. I have to get up early in the morning., Phrase(s): fall out (with someone) (over something) [and] fall out (with someone) (about someone or something)
to quarrel or disagree with someone about something. • Tony fell out with Nick about the video game. • Bill fell out with Sally over the question of buying a new car. • Bill fell out with John about who would sleep on the bottom bunk., Phrase(s): fall out (with someone) (about someone or something)
Go to fall out (with someone) (over something) and fall out (with someone) (about someone or something)
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs