Somebody’s jaw dropped/fell/sagged
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Imagine the physical action to grasp the shock or surprise element.
At the magician's trick, her jaw dropped in amazement.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration
It's often used to intensify a reaction, but the jaw doesn't literally drop.
When the winner was announced, his jaw dropped to the floor.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
Use it to describe an emotional response, not a mild or indifferent reaction.
Seeing the proposal, her jaw dropped in astonishment.
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