fall through the cracks
To be missed; to escape the necessary notice or attention.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Some emails fall through the cracks when I'm busy.”
“The old man lived alone for months until someone noticed he had fallen through the cracks of the social services system.”
“In the chaos of the merger, several promising junior employees fell through the cracks, their talents overlooked by managers focused on senior staff.”
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all it's cracked up to be
As good as claims or reputation would suggest.
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catch a falling knife
To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.
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crack a crust
To make a living.
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crack a fat
To get an erection of the penis.
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crack a smile
To smile, especially while attempting not to.
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crack down
To take harsh action (against), as when enforcing a law more stringently than before.
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crack of dawn
The first moment of daylight; the instant at which sunrise begins.
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crack through
To penetrate
Last updated August 10, 2026