fall to

verb

fell to; fallen to; falling to; falls to

: to begin doing something (such as working or eating) especially vigorously

—often used in invitation or command

after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of fall to was in 1577

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“Fall to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20to. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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fall to

verb

: to begin doing something (as eating or working) especially energetically

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