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drop trow

idiom
Meaning

To pull down one's trousers (pants).


Examples
SIMPLE

The doctor told him to drop trow for the physical exam.

CONTEXTUAL

He had to drop trow in the middle of the field to remove a thorn from his leg.

COMPLEX

In a moment of reckless bravado, he decided to drop trow before the entire crowd, much to the embarrassment of his friends.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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