# fall into

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/fall-into
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To enter something (especially a profession) without having planned it.

## Examples

- I did not plan to teach; I just fell into it.
- She was looking for a temporary job but eventually fell into a career in graphic design.
- Without a clear career path in mind, he stumbled through several odd jobs before he finally fell into the world of international diplomacy.

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