drop the mic
To do or say something decisive, meaningful, or impressive.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He finished his speech and dropped the mic.”
“After she gave a perfect answer to the difficult question, she basically dropped the mic.”
“The lawyer delivered a final, devastating argument that left the courtroom silent, effectively dropping the mic on the entire trial.”
From the practice of entertainers, particularly rappers, concluding a performance by dropping the microphone onto the stage. The gesture serves as a physical punctuation to the conclusion of a set.
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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 August 10, 2026