Phrase guide

take a tumble

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

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verb

Meaning 1

To fall off something, or down something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Prince Charles spent the night in the hospital after he took a tumble off his horse yesterday while playing polo and briefly lost consciousness.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To fall in price or value.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Acme Industries shares took a tumble yesterday to the lowest value since 2001.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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