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fall through the cracks

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fall/slip through the cracks
to get lost or be forgotten, especially within a system It seems that important information given to the police may have fallen through the cracks.
See also: crack, fall, through

fall through the cracks also slip through the cracks
to be not noticed or dealt with Obviously too many young people fall through the cracks in the healthcare system.
See also: crack, fall, through


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We just want to make sure no kids fall through the cracks.
Improving the accuracy of our graduation statistics allows us to better target resources and tailor instruction for children who might otherwise fall through the cracks and eventually drop out," Simon says.
And perhaps not surprisingly, the projects can fall through the cracks on their watch.
 
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