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Definition into place in British English

into place phrase

phrase
1

if something falls or fits into place, you suddenly understand something that you previously have been unable to understand

Example

It all fell into place when I learned he'd been to London that weekend.

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2

if things fall or fit into place, they start to happen in the way that you want them to

Example

After weeks of total chaos, suddenly everything just fell into place.

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Definition  into place in British English