The idiom "fall through the cracks" is a metaphorical expression that originated from the idea of something slipping or dropping through the gaps or openings in a structure, much like an object falling through the gaps between floorboards or the cracks in a pavement. In a figurative sense, it came to be used to describe situations where individuals or things are overlooked or neglected within a system, process, or set of rules. The phrase is used to convey the idea that despite efforts to create a comprehensive or foolproof system, there are inherent flaws or oversights that allow some elements to escape notice or attention.

What is the origin of the idiom "fall through the cracks" and when to use it?

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to [fall|slip] (through|between) the cracks

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