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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

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