fall on
Third Person
falls on
Present Participle
falling on
Past Tense
fell on
Past Participle
fallen on
1
to experience a particular situation or outcome
- The community had to fall on hard times when the economic recession hit the region.
- As the pandemic unfolded, many businesses began to fall on financial difficulties.
- The unexpected loss of a key client caused the company to fall on challenging times.
- Individuals who ignore health precautions may eventually fall on health issues.
- The sudden change in weather caused the outdoor event to fall on chaos and confusion.
2
to be assigned to a new responsibility
- With the sudden departure of the team leader, the responsibility to oversee the project fell on Sarah's shoulders.
- As the most experienced member, the task of training new employees fell on John.
- The unexpected challenge required quick action, and the responsibility fell on the shoulders of the department head.
- In the absence of the regular coordinator, the duty to organize the event fell on the assistant's capable hands.
- When the manager went on vacation, the daily decision-making process fell on the capable team members.