- fall to someone
- fall to someoneFig. to become the responsibility of someone. •
It always falls to me to apologize first.
•Why does it fall to me to answer the telephone every time it rings?
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
fall to someone
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fall for someone — fall for (someone) to find someone attractive and begin to love them. They met at a friend s house and fell for each other immediately … New idioms dictionary
fall for someone hook, line and sinker — fall for (someone) hook, line and sinker to fall very much in love with someone. I d never seen such a good looking bloke I just fell for him hook, line and sinker … New idioms dictionary
fall into someone's clutches — fall into (someone s) clutches to become influenced or controlled by someone who is likely to use their power in a bad way. He fell into the clutches of a nationalist terrorist group. There were fears that the weapons might fall into the enemy s… … New idioms dictionary
fall under someone's influence — fall under someone’s influence/sway/ phrase to be strongly influenced by someone Thesaurus: not free or independentsynonym Main entry: fall … Useful english dictionary
fall under someone's sway — fall under someone’s influence/sway/ phrase to be strongly influenced by someone Thesaurus: not free or independentsynonym Main entry: fall … Useful english dictionary
fall into someone's hands — fall into (someone s) hands if something falls into the hands of a dangerous person or an enemy, the dangerous person or enemy starts to own or control it. There were concerns that the weapons might fall into the hands of terrorists … New idioms dictionary
fall to someone's lot — ► fall to someone s lot become someone s task or responsibility. Main Entry: ↑lot … English terms dictionary
fall on someone's shoulders — fall/rest/on someone’s shoulders phrase to be someone’s responsibility All the work of caring for the children fell on her shoulders. Thesaurus: to be someone s responsibilitysynonym Main entry: shoulder … Useful english dictionary
fall into someone's lap — ► fall (or drop) into someone s lap be acquired by or happen to someone without any effort. Main Entry: ↑lap … English terms dictionary
fall into someone's lap — drop/fall into/land in/someone’s lap phrase to suddenly happen or be given to someone without them having to make any effort This was a deal that just fell into my lap. Thesaurus: to happen quickly or unexpectedlysynonym Main entry: lap … Useful english dictionary
fall to someone's lot — become someone s task or responsibility. → lot … English new terms dictionary
