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Drop dead

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Serious Outcome

Emphasizes abrupt and severe health incidents, suggests grave results.

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The doctor warned he could drop dead if he didn't change his lifestyle.
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Literal Use

Used to describe an actual event, not as a figure of speech.

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During the race, one runner seemed to drop dead from exhaustion.
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Unexpected Shock

Implies that the event is sudden and unforeseen, causing surprise.

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It was a normal day until he just dropped dead in the office.
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