falling out
The term "falling out" is commonly used to describe a disruption in relationships due to disagreements, but it also has medical and structural connotations.
Definition
B2Interpersonal Relationships
(idiomatic, informal)A disagreement or argument that leads to a disruption in a relationship.
Example
- They had a falling out over money and haven't spoken since.
- After their falling out, the two friends went their separate ways.
C1Health
(medical)A loss of hair, often due to disease or stress.
Example
- The patient experienced significant hair falling out after the treatment.
- Stress can sometimes cause hair falling out in patches.
B2General
(common)The process of something dropping or coming out from where it was contained or attached.
Example
- The screws were falling out of the old chair.
- The leaves were falling out of the tree as autumn approached.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "falling out":
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