Pronunciation: /fɔːl aʊt/
noun a disagreement or argument
A1 I had a fall out with my friend over a misunderstanding.
A2 The fall out from the argument was that they stopped talking to each other.
B1 The fall out of the explosion caused damage to nearby buildings.
B2 The fall out of the economic crisis led to widespread unemployment.
C1 The fall out from the scandal resulted in several high-profile resignations.
C2 The fall out of the merger negotiations was a complete breakdown in communication between the two companies.
verb to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly or by chance
A1 I accidentally made my toy fall out of the window.
A2 The book fell out of my bag while I was running to catch the bus.
B1 I hope things don't fall out between us because of this misunderstanding.
B2 The plan fell out perfectly and we were able to execute it flawlessly.
C1 The negotiations fell out in our favor and we were able to secure a good deal.
C2 Despite our best efforts, the project fell out due to unforeseen circumstances.
formal The business partners had a fall out over the financial discrepancies.
informal I heard that Jenny and Sarah had a fall out and are no longer speaking to each other.
slang Did you see the fall out between those two celebrities on social media?
figurative The consequences of the decision will likely lead to a fall out in the team dynamics.
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