drop the topic
To stop talking about the topic at hand.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please drop the topic before we start arguing.”
“I could see he was getting upset, so I decided to drop the topic and talk about something else.”
“Recognizing that the conversation had become unnecessarily contentious, the mediator urged both parties to drop the topic and focus on their shared objectives.”
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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