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Definition fall on in American English

fall on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if something falls on someone, it is their responsibility to do it

Example

The burden of caring for elderly parents often falls on women.

Synonyms and related words
rest with lie with come under
2

to take hold of someone suddenly, either to attack them or to hug them

Example

She was so grateful she fell on him and kissed him.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault strike at mwah kiss hug
3

to start eating food or start using something as soon as it arrives, in a way that shows you want it very much

Synonyms and related words
bite bolt cannibalize
Definition fall on in American English