English Explanatory Dictionary

fall on one's face

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.

Pronunciation

en-au-fall on one's face.ogg

Word forms

fall on one's face falls on one's face falling on one's face fell on one's face fallen on one's face

Antonyms

land on one's feet
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