to fall for something, either literally or metaphorically
to succumb to (pressure)
to collapse
admit defeat
The building caved in by itself after being erect for almost 70 years.
These days the houses cave in even before they are built. Such is the quality that is used today.
I travelled on the flyover yesterday and it is in the news today for caving in.
She caved into the offer way too early which is why she got the raw end of the deal.
I caved in on my diet on the second day itself.
She caved into the pressure from her parents to get married otherwise she would have still been going to the university today.
I cave into the wishes of my children regardless of how much I decide to stand against them.
Torrential rain led to caving in of dilapidated house.
The roof caved in and only then did they vacate that house.
There is no origin for this idiom
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