Drop dead

verb

To suddenly die or become unconscious.

She could drop dead any moment due to her heart condition.
Visual representation of "drop dead" - To suddenly die or become unconscious

Often appears as...

  • suddenly drop dead
  • could drop dead
adjective

To be extremely beautiful or attractive.

She looked drop-dead gorgeous in that dress.
Visual representation of "drop dead" - To be extremely beautiful or attractive

Often appears as...

  • drop-dead gorgeous
  • drop-dead beautiful

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

phrase

Used to express anger or contempt or to reject or dismiss someone.

I was so angry, I told him to drop dead.
Visual representation of "drop dead" - Used to express anger or contempt or to reject or dismiss someone

Often appears as...

  • told him to drop dead
  • tell her to drop dead

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To suddenly die or become unconscious.

She could drop dead any moment due to her heart condition.
Visual representation of "drop dead" - To suddenly die or become unconscious

Often appears as...

  • suddenly drop dead
  • could drop dead
adjective

To be extremely beautiful or attractive.

She looked drop-dead gorgeous in that dress.
Visual representation of "drop dead" - To be extremely beautiful or attractive

Often appears as...

  • drop-dead gorgeous
  • drop-dead beautiful

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

phrase

Used to express anger or contempt or to reject or dismiss someone.

I was so angry, I told him to drop dead.
Visual representation of "drop dead" - Used to express anger or contempt or to reject or dismiss someone

Often appears as...

  • told him to drop dead
  • tell her to drop dead

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "drop dead"
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Serious Outcome

Emphasizes abrupt and severe health incidents, suggests grave results.

Illustration for Serious Outcome
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.

Illustration for Literal Use
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.

Illustration for Unexpected Shock
It was a normal day until he just dropped dead in the office.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Serious Outcome

Emphasizes abrupt and severe health incidents, suggests grave results.

Illustration for Serious Outcome
The doctor warned he could drop dead if he didn't change his lifestyle.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Use

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

Illustration for Literal Use
During the race, one runner seemed to drop dead from exhaustion.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Shock

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

Illustration for Unexpected Shock
It was a normal day until he just dropped dead in the office.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Serious Outcome

Emphasizes abrupt and severe health incidents, suggests grave results.

Illustration for Serious Outcome
The doctor warned he could drop dead if he didn't change his lifestyle.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Use

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

Illustration for Literal Use
During the race, one runner seemed to drop dead from exhaustion.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Shock

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

Illustration for Unexpected Shock
It was a normal day until he just dropped dead in the office.
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