Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-through-the-floor
noun
/fɔːl θruː ðə flɔːr/
Definition
An unexpected and usually negative outcome that occurs when a plan fails to materialize as intended.
Examples
- When the budget cuts were announced, the project’s funding turned into a fall-through-the-floor situation.
- She was upset when her dream vacation became a fall-through-the-floor due to a sudden change in plans.
- The merger was expected to increase profits, but instead it resulted in a fall-through-the-floor for the company.
Meaning
This term is often used to describe situations where an anticipated result does not happen, leading to disappointment or other consequences.
Synonyms
- failure
- setback
- collapse
- letdown
