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What does "fall out" mean?
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Leave one's place in military ranks, as in After inspection they were ordered to fall out. [First half of 1800s]
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Also, have a falling-out. Disagree, quarrel, as in The brothers fell out over their inheritance, or They no longer speak—they had a falling-out some years ago. [First half of 1500s]
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Happen, result, as in Let us know how it falls out in the end. [Second half of 1500s]
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