n.
1.an abrupt failure of function or health
2.a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
3.the act of throwing yourself down
4.a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) collapse v.
1.break down, literally or metaphorically
2.collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
3.fold or close up
4.fall apart
5.cause to burst
6.suffer a nervous breakdown
7.lose significance, effectiveness, or value
Idiom of the Day
riding for a fall
to be risking failure or an accident due to overconfidence
My friend is riding for a fall if he continues his present attitude at his job.