Idiom idiom
on the floor
Meaning
Describes the location of something that is resting on the surface you walk on inside a building.
Examples
“Please leave your bag on the floor.”
“I tripped because someone left their heavy backpack on the floor in the hallway.”
“After the long journey, she dropped her heavy suitcase on the floor and collapsed into the nearest chair, exhausted by the day's events.”
Last updated April 22, 2026