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fall down on

B2 neutral inseparable transitive

In simple words

To not do a particular job or duty well enough.

Literal meaning: To physically fall downward onto something — the area where one lands is where the failure occurs.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

uncommon

To fail to fulfil a specific part of one's duties, responsibilities, or promises.

"The company consistently falls down on customer service, even though the products themselves are excellent."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Common in British English. Always followed by the area where the failure occurs. Often used in workplace, service, or duty contexts. Not as common in American English.

Commonly used with

job duty responsibilities the details delivery customer service

Forms

Base

fall down on

I/you/we/they

3rd person

falls down on

he/she/it

Past simple

fell down on

yesterday

Past participle

fallen down on

have + pp

-ing form

falling down on

continuous

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Synonyms

fail at let down neglect underperform on fall short on slip up on

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