tumble on (A2)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: [ˈtʌm.bəl ɒn]
Definition
To fall or roll downwards uncontrollably, often losing balance or footing, typically on a slope or uneven surface.
Examples
The child tripped and began to tumble on the grass.
The rocks started to tumble on the mountainside after the earthquake.
How to Use tumble on
- tumble down (prepositional phrase)
- To fall or roll downwards, often from a height or on a slope. — "The old wall started to tumble down after the storm."
- tumble out (phrasal verb)
- To fall or come out of something suddenly or in large quantities. — "The contents of the bag tumbled out onto the floor."
- tumble over (phrasal verb)
- To fall or roll over, often losing balance. — "The cat tried to jump but ended up tumbling over the chair."
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