fall in with
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To start spending time with a group of people, or to agree to someone's plan.
Literal meaning: To fall so as to land alongside others — joining their position.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To begin spending time with a group of people, especially by chance and often with negative implications.
"He fell in with the wrong crowd at college and started skipping classes regularly."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To agree to or accept a plan, suggestion, or course of action.
"Surprisingly, the board fell in with the director's unconventional proposal without much debate."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
When used with people, 'fall in with' often carries a negative connotation — the group is bad or has a negative influence. When used with plans or suggestions, it is neutral and means to agree or comply. Context makes the sense clear.
Commonly used with
a crowd bad company a gang a plan a scheme the idea thieves
Forms
Base
fall in with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
falls in with
he/she/it
Past simple
fell in with
yesterday
Past participle
fallen in with
have + pp
-ing form
falling in with
continuous
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