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drop off

idiom
Meaning

To fall asleep.


Examples
SIMPLE

I often drop off during long, boring movies.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day of hiking, he sat in the comfortable chair and quickly dropped off.

COMPLEX

Exhausted by the relentless pace of the journey, she finally dropped off, finding a brief moment of peace amidst the noise.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    a short drop and a sudden stop

    A fall to one's death by hanging.

  2. 02

    don't drop the soap

    Used as a mockery to someone who is about to be or should be confined in prison.

  3. 03

    drop a bollock

    To make a mistake.

  4. 04

    drop a bomb

    Alternative form of drop a bombshell.

  5. 05

    drop a bombshell

    To announce surprising or alarming information suddenly and without warning.

  6. 06

    drop a brick

    To commit a faux pas, especially in speech, such as by tactlessly speaking of a subject that should not be mentioned.

  7. 07

    drop a dime

    To make a telephone call.

  8. 08

    drop a hint

    To reveal a clue or hint about something.

Last updated April 17, 2026