FALLING ON ONE'S FACE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

falling on one's face

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present participle of fall on one's face

as in collapsing

to be unsuccessful Remembering how she fell on her face giving the speech the first time spurred her to practice it till she had it down.

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Josh Allen and the Bills are tired of falling short in the playoffs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Orlando finishes Phase One with five points, falling short of advancing in one of the top four spots.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

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