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Having a fall…or falling

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bonbons01 Thu 18-Dec-25 14:38:08

Perhaps this ought to be in pedant's corner as it's not even grammatically correct.
You fall.
You fell.
You have fallen.

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nanasam Thu 18-Dec-25 14:26:35

That's one of my pet hates! I don't mind falling over but no way will I ever have a fall. The other one is being called 'sprightly' SPRIGHTLY????? Don't you dare call me that!

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Deedaa Thu 18-Dec-25 14:19:52

I seem to remember Jo Brand saying that once you are over 60 you stop falling over and start having a fall. I haven't fallen over for 10 years (fingers crossed) when I tripped over my 3 year old grandson, but I do try to be aware of hazards and I do Tai Chi twice a week to try and improve my balance.

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tanith Thu 18-Dec-25 14:12:13

I hate too I had a couple of trips where I fell but I did not have a fall.

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rafichagran Thu 18-Dec-25 14:10:23

Totally agree, I find it condescending.

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Angelafeet Thu 18-Dec-25 14:03:26

This is my pet hate …. falling over and «have a fall»
At what age does falling over become having a fall
Why be cause we are older than average do we “ have a fall”
I will state here and now at the age of 73…. I will never be old enough to “have a fall” not even if I get to 93…😂😂
It’s so condescending

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