Break (someone's) fall

Translation of "break (someone's) fall" into Russian

break (someone's) fall

смягчить (чье-либо) падение

The mattress helped break his fall when he slipped off the bed.

Матрас помог смягчить его падение, когда он соскользнул с кровати.

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To prevent someone from hitting the ground or another surface too hard, usually by catching them or cushioning their landing, thereby reducing the impact and potential injury.

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