Fall through the cracks

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Categories: Workplace Slang

The internet slang termfall through the cracks” means when something or someone is overlooked or ignored, often due to a lack of attention or proper consideration. It implies that something has been missed or omitted unintentionally.

Examples:
1. Despite submitting my application on time, it fell through the cracks, and I never received a response from the company.
2. The important message she left on the group chat somehow fell through the cracks, and nobody noticed it until much later.

Synonyms:
slipthrough, overlooked, unnoticed, missed, neglected
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