take a tumble en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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To fall off something, or down something.
Prince Charles spent the night in the hospital after he took a tumble off his horse yesterday while playing polo and briefly lost consciousness.
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(idiomatic) To fall in price or value.
Acme Industries shares took a tumble yesterday to the lowest value since 2001.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| takes a tumble | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| taken a tumble | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| took a tumble | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| taking a tumble | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |