Drop away

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verb

To fall or lower in position or value.

As we climbed higher, the town dropped away beneath us.
Visual representation of "drop away" - To fall or lower in position or value

Often appears as...

  • land dropped away
  • value dropped away
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Physical Decline

Used to describe a literal downward movement or decline in landscapes or objects.

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The path was steep, the ground dropped away quickly.
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Market Context

Used in financial settings to denote a decrease in value or price.

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After the announcement, the company's stock dropped away sharply.
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Not Literal

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a feeling of sinking or losing one's position.

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After the rejection, his confidence dropped away.
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