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fall through(
fal
thru
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to fail)
a. irse a pique
Our dinner plans with the Murphys fell through at the last minute, so we decided to go for pizza.Nuestros planes de cena con los Murphy se fueron a pique en el último momento, pues decidimos ir a comer una pizza.
b. fracasar
The plan fell through because no one wanted to take charge.El plan fracasó porque nadie quería tomar la iniciativa.
c. quedar en nada
The investors got nervous, and the deal fell through.Los inversionistas se pusieron nerviosos, y el trato quedó en nada.
d. caerse (Argentina)
Regionalism used in Argentina
We had someone interested in buying the house, but the offer fell through at the last minute.Había alguien que pensaba comprar nuestra casa, pero la oferta se cayó en el último momento.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. caerse por
My key slipped out of my hand and fell through a crack in the porch.Se me fue la llave de la mano y se cayó por una grieta en el porche.
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