1. To fall out with someone is to become upset or angry with them, and stop being friendly with them.
Examples of use:
a) We fell out over something very small.
b) I fell out with my sister because she broke my necklace.
c) Ingrid and Beatrice fell out when Ingrid crashed Beatrice’s car.
A falling-out (noun) is an argument or disagreement.
Example of use:
Jerry hasn’t spoken to his brother for years. They had a falling-out over money.
2. If your hair falls out it becomes loose and unattached.
Examples of use:
a) My hair fell out when I was ill.
b) My father’s hair started to fall out when he was only 30, and now he is completely bald.
| infinitive |
fall out |
| present simple |
fall out and falls out |
| -ing form |
falling out |
| past simple |
fell out |
| past participle |
fallen out |
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