fall out

fall out 

1. to happen; to result. As things fell out, we had a wonderful trip. What fell out of our discussion was a decision to continue.

2. to leave one's place in a formation when dismissed. (Usually in scouting or the military. The opposite of fall in.) The scouts fell out and ran to the campfire. All the soldiers fell out and talked among themselves.

3. to depart. It's late, George. I have to fall out. Let's fall out. I have to get up early in the morning.

See also: fall, out

fall out (with someone) (over something) and fall out (with someone) (about someone or something)

to quarrel or disagree with someone about something. Tony fell out with Nick about the video game. Bill fell out with Sally over the question of buying a new car. Bill fell out with John about who would sleep on the bottom bunk.

See also: fall, out