Fall to
Fall to verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
Usage example: after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Bookends: When the Japanese launch their invasion on Hawaii, the Haleiwa Fighter Strip was the first air strip to fall to the Japanese.
Source: Literature / Days of Infamy -
Doesn't sound too hard, but unless you hit Robotnik just right, the rebound as you bounce off will launch you to your doom or rob you of your momentum (causing you to fall to your doom).
Source: Advancing Wall of Doom -
Either launch the Enigma laser or shuttle early, or let Eurasia fall to Earth.
Source: Skippable Boss
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