
Drop dead
Serious Outcome
Emphasizes abrupt and severe health incidents, suggests grave results.
The doctor warned he could drop dead if he didn't change his lifestyle.
Literal Use
Used to describe an actual event, not as a figure of speech.
During the race, one runner seemed to drop dead from exhaustion.
Unexpected Shock
Implies that the event is sudden and unforeseen, causing surprise.
It was a normal day until he just dropped dead in the office. WordUp Chrome Extension
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