He dropped off the radar after he moved to another city.
drop off the radar
idiomTo vanish or fall into obscurity; to become forgotten or ignored.
After the project was cancelled, the lead developer dropped off the radar and stopped answering all our emails.
Once the scandal broke, the disgraced politician dropped off the radar, retreating into a quiet life far from the public eye.
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a short drop and a sudden stop
A fall to one's death by hanging.
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don't drop the soap
Used as a mockery to someone who is about to be or should be confined in prison.
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drop a bollock
To make a mistake.
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drop a bomb
Alternative form of drop a bombshell.
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drop a bombshell
To announce surprising or alarming information suddenly and without warning.
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drop a brick
To commit a faux pas, especially in speech, such as by tactlessly speaking of a subject that should not be mentioned.
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drop a dime
To make a telephone call.
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drop a hint
To reveal a clue or hint about something.
Last updated April 17, 2026