English Explanatory Dictionary

fall foul

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To collide; to conflict with; to attack (+ on, of, upon)
  2. To be defeated or thwarted (by); to suffer (+ of)

Pronunciation

en-au-fall foul.ogg

Word forms

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