Meaning of drop dead | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To die suddenly.
   intransitive
2. To be appalled or mortified.
   figuratively, intransitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Stuff your eyes with wonder […]live as if you'd drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It's more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.”

“Boy, I'm in a bad mood today! Everyone had better steer clear of me! I hate everybody! As far as I'm concerned, everyone on the planet can just drop dead. People are scum.”

“`My parents would drop dead if they knew,' she said.”

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