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falling out

idiom
Meaning

A rift between people or groups, often following a disagreement or quarrel


Examples
SIMPLE

They had a falling out and stopped talking.

CONTEXTUAL

The two best friends had a falling out over a misunderstanding at work last month.

COMPLEX

Following a bitter falling out regarding the inheritance, the siblings refused to speak to one another for several years.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    catch a falling knife

    To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.

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