fall through the cracks

Definice a Význam "fall through the cracks"

to fall through the cracks

FRÁZE

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

to [fall] (through|between) the cracks definition and meaning

Idiom

Informal

Example

Despite the new educational initiatives, some struggling students still managed to fall through the cracks, receiving insufficient support.

In the crowded healthcare system, it's not uncommon for patients with less visible conditions to fall between the cracks, leading to delayed diagnoses.

(of something, particularly issues) to be completely overlooked

Idiom

Informal

Example

Despite the thorough project management, a few crucial details managed to fall through the cracks, leading to unexpected challenges during the implementation phase.

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.