The larger or the higher of a rank something is, the more disastrous and spectacular its downfall.

present participle of fall back upon

(idiomatic) To fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.

To be unusually enthusiastic.

(idiomatic) To fail near the end of something.

Alternative form of fall at the last hurdle

The loss of one's social position, prestige, status, power, etc.

(Christianity) To lose God's favour through sins or wrongdoings. / (figuratively, idiomatic) To fall from one's current social position to something lower, to lose one's prestige, status or power.

To provide alleviation to prevent someone from slamming into the ground at full speed.

(informal, intransitive) To laugh uncontrollably.