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Definition through the cracks in British English

through the cracks phrase

phrase
1

to not be dealt with by a system that is designed to help you or to stop you doing something

Example

Too many neglected children are slipping through the cracks.

Synonyms and related words
falter fall behind not be getting/going anywhere
Definition through the cracks in British English