to fall foul of

to fall foul of
брит.; амер. to fall afoul of
1) мор. врезаться

The sailing boat fell foul of a motor speedboat in mid-river. — Яхта врезалась в моторную лодку посреди реки.

Syn:
run foul of
2) запутываться

The chain has fallen foul of plants in the water. — Цепь запуталась в водорослях.

3) конфликтовать, ссориться

Take care not to fall foul of the director. — Постарайся не ссориться с директором.

Syn:
run foul of

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