Phrase guide

fall into place

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together; to be fully realized at last.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • If it weren't for your heroic deed, his evil plan would have fallen into place.
  • Everything fell into place when he figured out who the murderer was.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: click, click into place, slot into place

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
  • she was penetrated with sorrow

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: click, get through, dawn, come home, get across, sink in, penetrate

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 充分實現 /充分实现 (chōngfèn shíxiàn) — assume a clear and complete form
  • Danish: falde på plads — assume a clear and complete form
  • Finnish: loksahtaa paikoilleen — assume a clear and complete form
  • French: se résoudre de soi-même — assume a clear and complete form
  • French: se mettre en place — assume a clear and complete form
  • French: se réaliser — assume a clear and complete form
  • Norwegian Bokmål: falle på plass — assume a clear and complete form
  • Polish: układać się — assume a clear and complete form
  • Polish: ułożyć się — assume a clear and complete form
  • Russian: ставать на свои места (stavatʹ na svoi mesta) — assume a clear and complete form