fall through the cracks

Example Sentences

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When the couple splits up, important tasks can fall through the cracks for the less-involved ex.

From Barron's

There’s always something that we’re trying to keep up with, something that’s falling through the cracks: that person we didn’t text back, that article we meant to read, that bill we haven’t paid.

From Salon

“A lot of those nuances can fall through the cracks, and because of that, it could lead to catastrophic outcomes.”

From Los Angeles Times

Given all of the changes coming to student-loan repayment at once, Sattelmeyer said she’s worried that borrowers may fall through the cracks and face challenges staying current on their loans.

From MarketWatch

There’s a whole cottage industry dedicated to determining which 15- and 16-year-olds are going to turn into the best football players in college, but every year someone extraordinary falls through the cracks.

From The Wall Street Journal