Fall off

verb

To drop or descend from a specific level or position.

The share prices have fallen off this month.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To drop or descend from a specific level or position

Often appears as...

  • fall off the bed
  • fall off the ladder
verb

To decrease or reduce in amount, intensity or strength.

Sales started to fall off rapidly.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To decrease or reduce in amount, intensity or strength

Often appears as...

  • fall off in demand
  • fall off in quality
verb

To separate from the main part.

The handle of the cup fell off.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To separate from the main part

Often appears as...

  • fall off the tree
  • fall off the structure
verb

To stop adhering or sticking to a surface.

The wallpaper started to fall off the wall.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To stop adhering or sticking to a surface

Often appears as...

  • fall off the wall
  • fall off the ceiling
verb

To fail to maintain a standard of achievement or behavior.

He fell off in his studies.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To fail to maintain a standard of achievement or behavior

Often appears as...

  • fall off in studies
  • fall off in practice
verb

To drop or descend from a specific level or position.

The share prices have fallen off this month.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To drop or descend from a specific level or position

Often appears as...

  • fall off the bed
  • fall off the ladder
verb

To decrease or reduce in amount, intensity or strength.

Sales started to fall off rapidly.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To decrease or reduce in amount, intensity or strength

Often appears as...

  • fall off in demand
  • fall off in quality
verb

To separate from the main part.

The handle of the cup fell off.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To separate from the main part

Often appears as...

  • fall off the tree
  • fall off the structure
verb

To stop adhering or sticking to a surface.

The wallpaper started to fall off the wall.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To stop adhering or sticking to a surface

Often appears as...

  • fall off the wall
  • fall off the ceiling
verb

To fail to maintain a standard of achievement or behavior.

He fell off in his studies.
Visual representation of "fall off" - To fail to maintain a standard of achievement or behavior

Often appears as...

  • fall off in studies
  • fall off in practice
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "fall off"
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Literal Drop

Used when something physically drops down from a higher place.

Illustration for Literal Drop
Watch out! The picture might fall off the nail.
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Unexpected Decline

Expresses surprise when something decreases suddenly.

Illustration for Unexpected Decline
I was shocked to see my grades fall off this semester.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Literal Drop

Used when something physically drops down from a higher place.

Illustration for Literal Drop
Watch out! The picture might fall off the nail.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Unexpected Decline

Expresses surprise when something decreases suddenly.

Illustration for Unexpected Decline
I was shocked to see my grades fall off this semester.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Literal Drop

Used when something physically drops down from a higher place.

Illustration for Literal Drop
Watch out! The picture might fall off the nail.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Unexpected Decline

Expresses surprise when something decreases suddenly.

Illustration for Unexpected Decline
I was shocked to see my grades fall off this semester.
Visual representation of the word "Fall off"

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