fall between the cracks en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To wind up in an unexpected situation which is, inadvertently, invisible to or not handled by whatever process one had hoped to be subject to; to be overlooked.
I submitted my application for student finance months ago, but haven't heard back. I think I've fallen between the cracks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| falls between the cracks | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| fallen between the cracks | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| falling between the cracks | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fell between the cracks | Tense=Past | lexicographic |