fall to one's death
What does this expression mean exactly? And in what contexts can we use it? What is the formality of this word? Thanks!

Question

fall to one's death
What does this expression mean exactly?  And in what contexts can we use it? What is the formality of this word? Thanks!

Answer

If someone fell from a high building or mountain and died, you can say that they 'fell to their death'. In terms of formality, it is neutral, but it is not the kind of phrase that most people use in everyday speech. It is slightly literary in tone.