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Definition
To fall out with someone; to break off a friendship or good relationship.
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How it's used
Implies a definitive and often public break in a relationship, moving from being on good terms to being enemies or strangers. It is frequently used with the preposition 同 to indicate who the relationship has severed with. The tone is serious and suggests that the reconciliation process will be difficult or impossible.
Examples
The two of them fell out over money.
Related words
Common phrases
to fall out with someone
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple disagreement or a minor argument. It specifically refers to the permanent or long-term termination of a friendship or close bond.
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