fall-through

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In certain programming constructs, the situation where execution passes to the next condition in a list unless explicitly redirected

Specifically, it prohibits fall-through conditions in almost all cases.

To be unsuccessful, abort, come to nothing/naught; to be cancelled; not to proceed

Their plans to go hiking Saturday fell through because it rained.

fall through the cracks
to be missed; to escape the necessary notice or attention

Complete every item, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

fall through
fail, not work out (of a plan, negotiations, etc.)
fall through
fail utterly; collapse; "The project foundered"
fall through
If an arrangement, plan, or deal falls through, it fails to happen. They wanted to turn the estate into a private golf course and offered £20 million, but the deal fell through
fall through
fail utterly; collapse; "The project foundered
fall through
fail utterly; collapse; "The project foundered"
fall through the cracks
get overlooked, go unnoticed
fall-through
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