to fall through the cracks
01
(of a person) to be completely ignored, usually in a system or process
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Idiom
Informal
例子
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
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IdiomInformal例子
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.
