| 词组 | fall upon |
| 释义 | fall upon ! Fall upon is more formal than fall on and is mostly used in writing. 1. fall on/upon sb if a duty or job falls on someone, they become responsible for dealing with it or getting it done, especially because someone else cannot do it: ▪ When her mother died, responsibility for the family fell upon Sheila. it falls on sb to do sth ▪ Jane was off sick, so it fell on me to organize the whole thing. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑fall to 2. fall on/upon sth literary to start eating food quickly and eagerly, because you are very hungry: ▪ He fell on the meal in front of him, as if he hadn't eaten for weeks. 3. fall on/upon sb literary to suddenly attack or get hold of someone: ▪ Some of the older boys fell on him, and broke his glasses. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑set on/upon 4. fall on /upon sb literary to throw your arms around someone and often kiss them, because you are happy to see them or excited about something: ▪ The kids fell on their uncle as soon as he opened the door. 5. fall on/upon sb literary to happen to someone - used about something unpleasant: ▪ Alexi was afraid of the punishment and revenge that might fall upon him. ■ SIMILAR TO: befall formal, ↑happen to ► see ↑fall on |
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