fall among

verb

fall among

verb
1

To enter the company of a group (of people, animals etc.), especially by chance and unexpectedly, and suddenly.

  • to fall among thieves
  • They were faring in the jungle, when in a stound they fell among a band of thugs.
1 more example
  • The fawn frolickingly fell among a pride of lions.

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