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fall guy

A person who is left with the blame for a crime, regardless of whether they were involved or not. Generally a lowly mob member who has to take the blame to protect their boss. Used in Film Noir book and movies.
Mugsy was the fall guy for the murder, and received a big payout when he got out of jail.
by The Kuvasz December 16, 2007
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Fallacy of the predetermined outcome

A phrase frequently used by Yankees announcer Michael Kay to refer to the flawed logic behind thinking that event x is set in stone and would have happened regardless of all events leading up to it.
Michael kay:” You don’t want to fall victim to the fallacy of the predetermined outcome, but you have to wonder how things are different if the umpire called that pitch a strike.”
by Lolknicks April 9, 2021
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Fall Back

To loose feelings or to give up in a sense
Becky: "I caught Jim texting amber I think it's time to fall back"
by Janet hither August 3, 2014
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the fall of troy

the raddest band to come out of the washington music scene.
trust me, they are the next big thing!
HOLY CRAP! have you heard THE FALL OF TROY's cd Doppelganger?

DUDE YEAH! it's way wicked!
by Tom Waits December 28, 2005
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Fall Children

the hardcore AFI fans. also a great AFI song off the album All Hallows EP
the fall children really loved the show last night in Berkley
by Mike April 15, 2005
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Waking the Fallen

Second by Avenged Sevenfold. Contains good combination of screaming and singing with great guitar riffs and solos. First album to feature bassist Johnny Christ.
Guy 1: Hey, have you heard that A7X album Waking the Fallen?

Guy 2: Yeah, it's their best one!
by futbolfan May 17, 2009
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help, i've fallen, and i can't get up

a catchphrase from some old 80's tv commercial for LifeAlert, a device geared toward the elderly that supposedly was supposed to save them if they became stranded. usually an old woman says it
old hag -"Help, I've fallen, and I can't get up!"

mustachioed dispatcher- "We're sending help right away!"

tv shows ambulance racing down street
by flkjhfkjh November 10, 2007
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