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Mr. Tom Posted 8 years ago
Vocabulary

Fall on one's face vs. fall on one's mouth

Hi

I have seen both versions. Could you please tell which one is natural?

He fell blindly and fell flat on his face.

He fell blindly and fell flat on his mouth.

Thanks,

Tom

  

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"To fall flat on one's face" is a common expression, used both literally and figuratively. I have never seen "flat on one's mouth", and it does not work.

— Anonymous

  • "To fall flat on one's face" is a common expression, used both literally and figuratively.
  • I have never seen "flat on one's mouth", and it does not work.
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"To fall flat on one's face" is a common expression, used both literally and figuratively. I have never seen "flat on one's mouth", and it does not work.

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