Fall
Fall verb - To go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily.
Usage example: better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
Stand up
Stand up verb - To withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval.
Both terms in one sentence
- In The Adventures of Bayou Billy, you can be suplexed, stand up, then instantly fall over dead.
- If their health reaches zero, they simply fall unconscious and stand up after a short while.
Source: Story-Driven Invulnerability - Harry himself gets one when he meets Gina and notes that he might fall over dead should he try to stand up.
Source: Literature / Incompetence
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