lapse into (something)

lapse into (something)

To fall into some state or condition. John lapsed into a severe depression after being fired from his job. She survived the emergency surgery, but lapsed into a coma shortly thereafter.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lapse into something

to weaken or slip into something, especially a coma. The survivor of the crash lapsed into a coma. Aunt Mary lapsed into unconsciousness and died.
See also: lapse
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • lapse into
  • fall into despair
  • slough of despond
  • sink into despair
  • box on the table
  • boxed on the table
  • be up and down
  • up and down
  • up and down (something)
  • the blahs