fall through/between the cracks

idiom

variants or less commonly slip through/between the cracks
: to fail to be noticed, assisted, or included with others
Parents are concerned that children who have trouble in school will fall through the cracks in the school system.
The program is meant to help workers who may have slipped through the cracks because of their age.

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When they’re ignored or applied incorrectly, patients fall through the cracks. Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025 Denied claims fall through the cracks, especially when staff are already overwhelmed and under-resourced. Sally Ragab, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Amid the busyness of budget season, a lot can fall through the cracks. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025 Without them, too many will fall through the cracks, especially those already facing chronic illnesses like cancer. Nancy G. Brinker, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fall through/between the cracks

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“Fall through/between the cracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20through%2Fbetween%20the%20cracks. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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