to fall through the cracks

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01

(of a person) to be completely ignored, usually in a system or process

to [fall] (through|between) the cracks definition and meaning
Idiom
Informal
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In the crowded healthcare system, it's not uncommon for patients with less visible conditions to fall between the cracks, leading to delayed diagnoses.
02

(of something, particularly issues) to be completely overlooked

to [fall] (through|between) the cracks definition and meaning
Idiom
Informal
āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The company's attempt to streamline its operations inadvertently caused some key customer feedback to fall between the cracks, resulting in missed opportunities for improvement.
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