English Expression · Intermediate
fall down
To fall to the ground
Pronunciation: /fɔːl ˈdaʊn/
Meaning
To fall to the ground. To collapse.
Example
Ring a-ring o' roses, / A pocketful of posies. / A-tishoo! A-tishoo! / We all fall down. — traditional nursery rhyme (British version)
Ring a-ring o' roses, / A pocketful of posies. / A-tishoo! A-tishoo! / We all fall down. — traditional nursery rhyme (British version)
Practice tips
- Practice fall down out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.