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fall to sb

phrasal verb with fall
 
/fɔːl/
 
US  /fɑːl/ verb (fell, fallen)

Definition

to be or become the duty or job of someone: The worst job fell to me.Duty, obligation and responsibility it falls to you formal it is your duty: It falls to me to thank you for all you have done for the association.Duty, obligation and responsibility
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