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be forced to play (a relatively high card) as a loser under an opponent's higher card, because it is the only card in its suit held in the handEast drops the 10 on the second roundnoun1. a small round or pear-shaped portion of liquid that hangs or falls or adheres to a surfacethe first drops of rain splashed on the ground▪ (often with negative) a very small amount of liquidthere was not a drop of water in sight▪ (usually with negative) a small drink of spiritshe doesn't touch a drop during the week▪dropsliquid medication to be measured or applied in very small amountseye drops2. (usually in singular) an instance of falling or droppingthey left within five minutes of the drop of the curtain▪an act of dropping supplies or troops by parachutethe planes finally managed to make the drop▪a fall in amount, quality, or ratea significant drop in consumer spending▪an abrupt or steep fall or slopea sheer 1,500-foot drop▪the drop (informal) the relegation of a sports team to a lower league or divisionthey only just avoided the drop last season▪the drop (Bridge) the playing of a high card underneath an opponent's higher card, because it is the only card in its suit held in the handdo you play for the drop now or finesse the 9?3. (informal) a deliveryI got to the depot and made the drop▪(US English) a letter box▪a hiding place for stolen, illicit, or secret thingsthe lavatory's water cistern could be used as a letter drop4. (usually with modifier) a small, round sweet or lozengea chocolate drop5. an earring that hangs down from the earlobesimple amethyst and diamond drops6. a section of theatrical scenery lowered from the flies; a drop cloth or drop curtain7. a trapdoor on a gallows, the opening of which causes the prisoner to fall and thus be hangedwarders, standing on planks, invariably flanked the prisoners on the drop▪the dropexecution by hanging

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at the drop of a hatdrop asleepdrop the balldrop a brickdrop a curtsydrop deaddrop a hinta drop in the oceandrop someone a linedrop namesdrop one's servedrop a stitchdrop one's trousershave the drop onhave had a drop too much

phrasal verbs

drop backdrop bydrop intodrop offdrop out

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droppable

word origin

Old English dropa (noun), droppian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to German Tropfen ‘a drop’, tropfen ‘to drip’, also to drip and droop

drop capital

also drop initialnouna large capital letter at the beginning of a section of text, occupying more than the depth of one lineExamplesJust in case you haven't already guessed yet, all I did was to replace the first letter in my opening paragraph, with a drop capital image.North AmericanOnline, the drop capital looks just as good on web pages as it does in print.North American

drop back

also drop behinddrop verbfall back or get left behindthe colt was struggling to stay with the pace and started to drop backExamplesAt the end of the first lap the 2004 champion was in 20th place, 15.9 seconds behind the leader and dropping back as traffic slowed him.BritishA few others were behind us, but they were dropping behind farther with every step.North AmericanButton is dropping back from Alonso's Renault and is now 5.7 seconds behind the Spaniard.BritishHe began to drag behind the main group, dropping back to where Lethalvos was immersed in thought.Canadian

drop by

also drop indrop verbmake a casual or informal visit to a person or placedo drop in if you're passingI dropped by her office this afternoon to pick up the ticketswe dropped in unannouncedhe dropped in on her last weekExamplesIf you follow this system of preparation and daily quick cleaning, you will always have a clean bathroom that is ready for when an unexpected visitor drops by.North AmericanVisitors drop by, and they leave this place with new ideas about what they can do themselves.North American

drop box

nouna secured container or receptacle into which items such as returned books, keys, payments, or charity donations can be depositedExamplesI stopped to drop off some of my friend's clothes in the clothing drop box and realized that I was too short to push the bags all the way in.North AmericanThe evidence then is secured in the locked drop box.North AmericanI wish there was a book drop box closer, since we have a box of those to get rid of too!BritishMailed surveys should allow for two types of returns: a drop box within the facility and a return envelope.North American

drop curtain

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UK /ˈdrɒp kəːtn/nouna curtain or painted cloth lowered vertically on to a theatre stageExamplesThe wooden horse, on the other hand, is cleverly managed, first entering on the upper ramp and then reappearing on a drop curtain as a gigantic, threatening silhouette - an effective solution to an almost impossible bit of stage business.North AmericanAlthough the spectacular drop curtain had to be taken down because of asbestos, the pictures that remain of it are phenomenal.North American

drop earring

nounan earring that hangs down from the earlobea pair of silver drop earrings

drop hammer

nouna large, heavy weight raised mechanically and allowed to drop, as used in drop-forging and piledrivingExamplesThey are with young engineer Philip, from Cleveland, who has designed a trailer with a hydraulically-operated drop hammer that allows one person to fence off a field.BritishTrimming should be carried out hot; furnace, drop hammer and trimming press should be as close together as possible to minimize preheating and avoid wasting time and heat.North AmericanBecause triphammers are relatively puny compared to drop hammers, they have to work with the materials they are forging.North AmericanDisclosed is a device for automatically and continuously lifting and dropping a drop hammer.North American

drop punt

noun (Australian rules football) a kick in which the ball is held vertically and dropped on to the foothis drop punt from 35 metres out never looked like missingExamplesHe always kicked the ball low, generally with a drop punt.AustralianHe raised eyebrows by opting to kick around the corner instead of lining up traditional drop punts from the pocket.AustralianIt's nothing to see drop punts from 55m land three rows back.AustralianHe chose to snap for goal when a conventional drop punt would have sufficed.Australian

drop scene

noun1. a drop curtain used as part of stage scenery, especially one in front of which a scene is played while the setting is changed behindExamplesThe use of revolving scenery, projectors, trap doors and drop scenes is stunning.British2. the last scene of a playExamplesBut who knows before the drop scene is reached, there could be many a slip between the cup and the lip.Indian

drop scone

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UK /ˈdrɒp skəʊn/ • UK /ˈdrɒp skɒn/nouna small, thick pancake made by dropping spoonfuls of batter on to a griddle or other heated surfaceExamplesThe name is also used in Britain and the USA for a griddle cake like a drop scone.BritishSimply make a Scotch pancake (drop scone) batter and cook on one side until the top is firm enough to turn, stud the uncooked surface with blueberries, then flip over.BritishSo in order not to have too much comparison, I tend to make the little Scottish ones, drop scones.BritishBut, making some delicious apricot and honey drop scones has restored me, so I'm here at last.British

drop shipment

noundrop-ship verbExamplesVia drop shipment, you can sell first-rate merchandise on your site and make a healthy profit, but without actually having to stock and ship product.North AmericanAccording to Turner, the trend in fluid milk is moving away from DSD towards palletized delivery and drop shipment delivery.North American

drop tank

nounan external fuel tank on an aircraft which can be jettisoned when emptyExamplesIt didn't take me too long to visit the web site of the Cavanaugh Flight Museum and see, among the few items exhibited that are not actual airplanes, a drop tank!North AmericanWhen I manned up, I noticed the left drop tank was only half full.North AmericanThe other pilots stated that they were still on their first drop tank.North AmericanMy first order of business was to reduce the asymmetric stores, which consisted of my right drop tank.North AmericanHis first sight of us was when he read the serial number from our centerline drop tank!North AmericanInbound to Amberley the external drop tanks were jettisoned to reduce the overall weight for what became an uneventful landing.Australian

drop test

nouna test of the strength of an object, in which it is dropped under standard conditions or a set weight is dropped on it from a given heightExamplesThe abuse test had two parts: a drop test and a throw test.North AmericanAn instrumented drop test of the intraluminal stapler was conducted and documented using high-speed video.North AmericanCanada's second entry, the Canadian Arrow, has just completed a drop test from 2400 metres into Lake Ontario.AustralianGrowth of strains on various plates was compared by a drop test.North American

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drop kick

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UK /ˈdrɒp kɪk/noun1. (chiefly in rugby) a kick made by dropping the ball and kicking it as it bounces up from the ground2. (chiefly in martial arts) a flying kick made against an opponent while dropping to the groundverb (with object) drop-kickkick using a drop kickMick drop-kicked the sleeping bag into the corner of the room

drop anchor

anchor noun(of a ship) let down the anchor and moorI found a sheltered cove and dropped anchor for the nightExamplesHe found a safe site on the coast of South Africa where future sailing ships could drop anchor to pick up fresh water and food.East AsianFair Isle's residents are surprisingly used to seeing strangers strolling around their land ever since cruise ships first dropped anchor off their shores.BritishBest of all, the new docking arrangement would eliminate the need for some ships to drop anchor in the harbor, a true improvement, most anyone would agree, over the time-consuming nuisance of having to travel back and forth by tender.North AmericanWe were about to leave our berth, at the smallish cruise ship pier, when another passenger vessel motored in and dropped anchor right in the path our ship would normally take to move out of the harbor.North American

drop asleep

drop verbfall gently asleep, especially without intending tothey were so tired that they were dropping asleepExamplesWe'd get in about two in the morning and I'd be dropping asleep at school the next day.BritishI didn't make a conscious decision to go to bed, I was in my bedroom, I laid on my bed and dropped asleep.BritishIn the afternoon, trying to research a story about Creationist schools, I find myself dropping asleep at my desk, drooling into my keyboard.BritishHe winked and blinked, and thought it all frightfully monotonous out there on the flat, and presently dropped asleep, sitting bolt upright.British

drop dead

drop verb1. die suddenly and unexpectedlyshe had seen her father drop dead of a heart attackExamplesAfter his wife suddenly drops dead while vacuuming, his life takes an unexpected turn.AustralianSuddenly he drops dead and his soul is whisked away, to his not inconsiderable consternation, to heaven to be judged.BritishOnly later did the pair find out that it was also the name of a racehorse which had performed well in country meetings for a while before suddenly dropping dead.AustralianShe came to live in Bolton after her husband William suddenly dropped dead and she had to give up the pub.British2. (in imperative) (informal) used as an expression of intense scorn or dislikewhy don't you just drop dead?Examples‘Neil really is a nice guy,’ I said coldly. ‘I hope you drop dead.’North AmericanEvery one of you guys should just drop dead and go to hell.North AmericanWilliam murmured into her ear through clenched teeth. ‘Drop dead.’North American

drop-dead

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UK /ˈdrɒpdɛd/adjective (informal) used to emphasize how attractive someone or something isher drop-dead good looks(as submodifier) a drop-dead gorgeous Hollywood iconExamplesShe knew she wasn't stunningly beautiful or drop-dead gorgeous but a few have remarked on her ‘unique’ look before also.North AmericanBoth of them would be drop-dead gorgeous, complete knockouts.North AmericanThis rhubarb and blueberry soufflé is light, lovely, rich and drop-dead gorgeous.BritishThe new bathroom is drop-dead gorgeous: twinkling rows of lights, ‘his and hers’ basins, a freestanding bath and a walk-in designer shower.British

drop names

drop verbcasually mention the names of famous people one knows or claims to know in order to impress othershe still can't resist dropping names and taking creditExamplesA respected writer and academic, he drops names like confetti, judges everyone, hates to lose at anything and has an arrogance that knows no bounds.BritishInitially, the characters seem a drawback, particularly Ford, a one-note hustler always dropping names on his cellphone as he walks the streets of New York.North AmericanOne makes a point of talking really fast, using big words, and dropping names of academic writers in a field he's studied and knows you haven't.North AmericanIn literary conversations, he is only capable of repeating cant phrases and dropping names.North American

drop out

drop verb1. stop participating or being involved in somethingshe stepped into the spotlight after a fellow actress had to drop out due to ill health2. abandon a course of studyshe had dropped out of college3. reject conventional society to pursue an alternative lifestylehe was a child of the sixties who had temporarily dropped out4. (Rugby) restart play with a drop kick▪score a drop goal

drop trou

trou noun(US English, informal) pull down one's trousers, especially in public as a humorous stunthe was first to drop trou at all of the frat parties

drop bear

noun (Australian English, humorous) a mythical marsupial resembling a koala, said to live in trees and attack people by dropping on to their heads from abovesomeone told him that he needed to put Vegemite behind his ears to ward off the drop bears

drop cloth

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UK /ˈdrɒp klɒθ/ • UK /ˈdrɒp klɔːθ/noun (North American English) a large sheet for covering furniture or flooring to protect it from dust or while decorating; a dust sheetExamplesPut newspaper or a drop cloth on the floor under the hanging bunches to catch fallen leaves, seeds, and petals.North AmericanThen, tape a drop cloth, craft paper or similar material to the masking tape to protect the surrounding floor to keep saw dust and other debris from getting under the protective coveringNorth AmericanProtect your floor (wood or carpet) with a drop cloth.North AmericanIf working indoors, cover the floor with a thick layer of plastic and add a canvas drop cloth on top of that.North American

drop into

drop verb1. drop into somewheremake a casual or informal visit to a placehe'd considered dropping into one of the barsExamplesFor further information, drop into the Youth Information Centre, Newtown, Castlebar.IrishVisitors are actually advised not to drop into the Eden Project if it is raining!British2. drop into somethingpass quickly and easily into a habitual state or mannershe couldn't help dropping into a Geordie accentExamplesIn the beginning, when we entered the room for the first morning sit, we might sense the utter stillness of the place, before dropping into our habitual world of thoughts.North AmericanHe drops back into his native Aussie in times of stress.British

drop shot

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UK /ˈdrɒp ʃɒt/noun(chiefly in tennis or squash) a softly hit shot, usually with backspin, which drops abruptly to the groundshe played two superb drop shots to save game pointsverbWord forms: drop-shots, drop-shotting, drop-shotted (with object) drop-shot1. use a drop shot against (an opponent)he tried to capitalize on Simon's discomfort by drop-shotting him2. (no object) play a drop shotI drop-shotted well, especially at the start of the match

drop a hint

also drop hintsdrop verbgive a hint or hints as if casually or unconsciouslyhe was dropping hints that in future he would be taking a back seat in politicsExamplesThen she drops a hint about where the transport expansion will be.BritishIn his journal Neil drops a hint about a visit to Holland in April.BritishNow that I think about it, maybe she was dropping a hint.CaribbeanHe had dropped a hint when he was here a couple of months ago.Indian

drop off

drop verbfall asleep easily, especially without intending tostruggle as she might, she kept dropping offExamplesHelp your baby feel safe and secure with plenty of loving attention throughout the day so she can drop off more easily.BritishI turned over, punched the pillow into a new comfort zone, and dropped off just about instantly.BritishEvery time he dropped off for a snooze she'd set the doll to screech and stick it near his ear.BritishAnd every time someone drops off to sleep, the prize money falls.British

drop-off

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UK /ˈdrɒpɒf/noun1. a decline or decreasea sudden drop-off in tourismExamplesBefore September 11, airlines were already feeling the pinch from the drop-off in IT business travellers and declining demand on North Atlantic routes.IrishThe instability has already caused a small drop-off in tourism, forcing some island resorts to wind down their facilities.AustralianHowever, with the downturn in the economy during 2001 and then the drop-off in US business traffic following September 11, the power of business class looks increasingly shaky.BritishThey are relying on us to do overtime to cover shifts but if nobody comes in there's a drop-off in shifts.British2. (North American English) a sheer downward slope; a cliffdizzy drop-offs on either sideExamplesThere was a sheer drop-off of a cliff to the bay, about a mile below, and on the horizon they could see the misty Isle of the Sea.North AmericanThe drive up into the mountains, along winding roads beside sheer drop-offs, made one consider how much thought the Turks, who occasionally raided the monastery, had to give to an assault.North AmericanYou'll chase the river along sheer drop-offs and to low points where you can cool your feet - as a chase van ferries your gear to camp.North AmericanThis, we soon discovered, is a craggy ridge only four feet wide, with precipitous 1,500-foot drop-offs on both sides.North American

fruit drop

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UK /ˈfruːt drɒp/noun1. a fruit-flavoured sweet2. (mass noun) the shedding of unripe fruit from a treeExamplesSo on young trees, I think fruit drop is desirable.North AmericanToo much fertilizer, especially nitrogen, will cause fruit drop.North AmericanOverproduction can cause stress that triggers fruit drop.North AmericanToo much or too little water can cause fruit drop.North American

drop-forged

adjective(of a metal object) made by forcing hot metal into or through a die with a drop hammera precision drop-forged wrenchExamplesThis hammer was 24 ounces and sold for $13.80 in April 1937 (compared to $1.20 for the top of the line drop-forged steel No.312 ball peen hammer).North AmericanA 1/2-inch, drop-forged eyebolt from the hardware store screwed through the limb and secured with a round washer and nut should prove strong enough to hold the tire and its cargo.North American

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drop-forging

drop-forging

noundrop-forged adjectiveExamplesIt is also used for hot-work tools working at moderate temperatures, e.g. drop-forging dies.North AmericanA study was made of the basic factors affecting the efficiency of lubricants for drop forging.North American

drop-in

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UK /ˈdrɒpɪn/adjective1. visited on an informal basis without booking or appointmentsa drop-in discoExamplesIt is an informal group that meets once a week on a drop-in basis.CanadianMost of the time it is moored up as an informal drop-in restaurant for everything from a cyclist's brunch of French toast, bacon and maple syrup or pan-fried mushrooms on toast to a well-earned coffee and cake at the end of a walk.BritishTo try to halt the explosion of cases, health bosses are organising drop-in sessions, school visits and extra GP surgeries to vaccinate teenagers and young people against the virus.BritishIn addition, counseling services opened to drop-in visits.Canadian2. (of an object such as a chair seat) designed to drop into positionExamplesIt's easy to re-cover a drop-in seat if you have some leftover upholstery fabric.North AmericanThe drop in seat telescopes to the right width for your canoe and clamps onto the gunwales with clamps.North American

drop-leaf

adjective(of a table) having a hinged flapExamplesFor the first five years the standard layout consisted of opposing settees forward with a drop-leaf table between which formed a dinette or double berth.North AmericanIn the main saloon area there are port and starboard settees with a centerline drop-leaf table followed by a port galley and starboard navigation station.North AmericanIn the center of the print room is a late eighteenth-century walnut drop-leaf table from Delaware, and around it are two pairs of mahogany Chippendale chairs - one pair American and the other English.North AmericanOn the drop-leaf table sits a little lamp from the late '30s whose base is a stylized horse in black ceramic; its triangular, red parchment-like shade has edges laced like a dimestore wallet.North AmericanThere is, for example, a remarkable pair of small drop-leaf tables produced around 1790 in southeastern Virginia, probably in Norfolk or its immediate environs.North AmericanMost boats were also fitted with two small chairs and a small drop-leaf table.North American

drop-stitch

adjectivedenoting an openwork pattern in knitted garments made by dropping a made stitch at intervalsa drop-stitch cardiganExamplesIt was knit in garter stitch on size 17 needles with a decorative drop-stitch edge pattern.AustralianAlso strong were drop-stitch striped fabrics, double-faced two-color wovens in soft contrasting colors, and cotton crepe in colorful stripes and plaids, he told Bobbin.North AmericanI'm still working on the body of the scarf, which is all drop stitch.North American

drop-testing

noundrop test nounExamplesThe P - 32 has undergone extensive drop-testing at the H. P. White labs, as well as drop tests to military specifications at the factory passing all with flying colors.North AmericanNow, I certainly don't recommend that you try this unless you're convinced that it won't damage whatever it is you're drop-testing; it's easy enough to do more harm than good!CanadianTo meet its own transportation and testing needs, the army constructed an airfield at Huntsville Arsenal, where the United States Army Air Forces based a detachment of bombers and other aircraft used in drop-testing munitions.North AmericanDrop testing determines the ability of a package to withstand the rigors of handling by people and machinery in the distribution environment.North AmericanGlobalSpec offers a variety of drop testing for engineers.North American

wrist-drop

noun (mass noun) paralysis of the muscles which normally raise the hand at the wrist and extend the fingers, typically caused by nerve damageExamplesI woke up 6 weeks ago with right arm numbness and wrist drop.North AmericanI have the same thing, total wrist drop, cannot lift it, cannot lift my fingers, but I can still grip.North American

drop handlebars

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UK //also dropped handlebarsplural nounbicycle handlebars of which the handles are bent below the rest of the bar, used especially on racing cyclesExamplesBicycles still have rubber, inflatable tyres, wheels with spokes, drop handlebars and narrow saddles.BritishThe switch from dropped handlebars to straight alters the whole upper body posture.BritishFor more performance, expect lighter frames and drop handlebars.North AmericanNo drop handlebars, Lycra pants or men with shaven legs.New Zealand

drop-ship

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UK /ˈdrɒpʃɪp/verbWord forms: drop-ships, drop-shipping, drop-shipped (with object) provide (goods) by direct delivery from the manufacturer to the retailer or customerwe drop-ship 2,955 bestselling speciality products(no object) I drop-ship to your customersExamplesYou can save your customer extra shipping charges by drop-shipping the ammo from the factory to the training facility.North AmericanAt lunch in Chicago with an executive of one of the industry's megadistributors, however, he gets nowhere with his bid for a major drop-ship deal.East Asian

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drop-in centre

nouna place run by a welfare agency or charity where people may call casually for advice or assistanceExamplesOfficers trawled pubs, drop-in centres and shops in their search, but the next significant development came from Hobson's mother, who told detectives she had taken her son to York Hospital in the early hours of Sunday.BritishThe Sheffield College drop-in centres offer information and advice about a range of sexual health issues to young people.BritishUnicef works with local relief agencies, funding drop-in centres and youth clubs around the country that function as safe-havens for children and adolescents.BritishAn after-hours drop-in centre for advice and referral, also expected to be operating by now, has been delayed by insurance issues.Australian

drop-down

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UK /ˈdrɒpdaʊn/adjective1. dropping down or unfolding when requireda drop-down bed2. (Computing) (of a menu) appearing below a title when it is selected and remaining until used or dismissedCompare with pull-downnoun (Computing) a menu that appears below a title when it is selected and remains until used or dismissedclick the required permissions option from the drop-down

drop-top

nounanother term for dropheadExamplesThe drop-top was not engineered as an offshoot of a coupe that would have its roof removed during the manufacturing process.North AmericanThis is the Nissan 350Z Roadster, the drop-top version of the 350Z coupe that was launched in North America nearly two years ago.BritishTo top it off they also developed a few aftermarket modifications to complete the drop-top look.BritishRoof-down it feels no match in structural integrity for drop-tops like Mazda's MX5, the Honda S2000 or even Peugeot's own 306.East AsianThe trend-setting 900 convertible arrived in 1986 and 50,000 of these gorgeous drop-tops would be built until the demise of the first 900 in 1993.IrishThe drop-top is pretty enough for forgiveness providing it can still keep out the rain.British

drop the ball

drop verb (North American English, informal) make a mistake; mishandle thingsI really dropped the ball on this oneExamplesDoes it create the perception that we're dropping the ball somehow?North AmericanI'm not dropping the ball on my other work roles.North AmericanThe only thing I'm worried about is that we're dropping the ball on the economy and homeland security.North AmericanAnd so they have a responsibility, and they're dropping the ball from where I'm sitting.North American

drop a brick

drop verb (British English, informal) make an indiscreet or embarrassing remarkhe dropped a brick when he admitted that he knew where we were goingExamplesThree former TV soap stars stepped back into the limelight this week - and dropped a brick.BritishAs always, the career starts at the very bottom and brings a lot of disappointments and she often drops a brick.North AmericanWhether you visit Japan as a tourist or a businessman - there'll be many occasions for you to drop a brick!CanadianHe seems to have rather dropped a brick when he told the Assembly "‘South Australia does not own the Northern Territory, only manages it’.Australian

drop a curtsy

drop verb (British English) make a curtsywhen she was presented to His Majesty she dropped a deep curtsyExamplesShe was only meant to drop a curtsy to royalty.BritishShe dropped a curtsey with the air of one who had attended one of the more exclusive academies.British‘No one, sir,’ she answered, dropping a curtsy.North American‘Your Majesties,’ Charlotte said, dropping a curtsy before leaving the room.North American

drop a stitch

drop verblet a stitch fall off the end of a knitting needleExamplesShe ruined the scarf she was knitting after dropping a stitch in fright.BritishShe shuttles back and forth from the personal to the political, without dropping a stitch.BritishShe frequently dropped a stitch and her clumsy, fluttering hands always became entangled with the yarn till she ended up with an endless row of impossible knots.North AmericanShe had her knitting in her lap and was trying to concentrate on her stitches when she heard tapping at her window. Darn it! She dropped a stitch.North American

drop crotch

also dropped crotchnoun(usually as modifier) a crotch on a pair of trousers that is designed to sag down loosely toward the kneesthe drop-crotch bottoms came in danger of falling completely offdropped-crotch pantsthe drop crotch isn't flattering on even her perfect frame

drop goal

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UK /ˈdrɒp ɡəʊl/also dropped goalnoun (Rugby) a goal scored in open play by drop-kicking the ball over the crossbar, scoring three points (rugby union) or one point (rugby league)ExamplesHe had earlier opened the scoring with a drop goal and proceeded to score a try of his own and kick five conversions and four penalties.BritishThe Hurricanes scored five goals to earn the bonus point against two goals, a penalty goal and a drop goal.South AfricanHe also added two conversions and finally stroked over a drop goal to clinch matters with the last kick of the game.BritishWhile he was off the pitch the Giants scored two tries and a drop goal took their lead to 15-12.British

drop shoulder

also dropped shouldernouna style of shoulder on a garment cut so that the seam is positioned on the upper arm rather than the shoulderExamplesEasy jersey tops are worn with drop shoulder on one side, matched with slim pants or mini-skirts.East AsianNotice if it has drop shoulders or if the sleeves are set in at the natural armhole.North AmericanI bought 12 skeins of Rowanspun 4 ply and make a simple crew neck pull-over with dropped shoulder.British

drop waist

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UK /drɒp ˈweɪst/also dropped waistnouna style of waistline on a dress cut so that the seam is positioned at the hips rather than the waistExamplesAvoid any styles with a drop waist, which adds length to the torso.CanadianFeatures include two outer pockets, an inner security pocket, a rollaway hood, Velcro cuffs, and a lower-back drop waist.North AmericanWith very little thought as to what to wear, Adaela dressed in a light colored dress, sort of a dawn pink that had a dropped waist, rounded neckline, and sleeves that fluttered from the elbow.North AmericanIt has a sweetheart neckline and a dropped waist.North American

mic drop

noun (informal, mainly US English) 1. an instance of deliberately dropping or tossing aside one's microphone at the end of a performance or speech one considers to have been particularly impressivehe ruffled some feathers with his acceptance speech and mic drop after winning the Best British Album awardthe final track is the ultimate mic drop (figurative)2. (as exclamation) used to emphasize that a discussion is at an end after a definitive or particularly impressive point has been madeNuff said. Mic drop!‘This is what we're doing,’ she tells him. Mic drop.

acid drop

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UK /ˈasɪd ˌdrɒp/noun (British English) a kind of boiled sweet with a sharp tasteExamplesBarley sugar and acid drops are examples of this type of sweet.BritishThe inviting assortment of goodies include acid drops, sherbet lemons, sherbet pips, coconut mushrooms, cinder toffee, Yorkshire mixtures, liquorice sticks, and lollies of all flavours under the sun.BritishApparently the shop in Dulwich sells ‘sherbet lemons, sherbet pips, acid drops, and sweet tobacco’.BritishThey are like normal acid drops but cranked up several notches so they give your mouth a really nice tingle.BritishYou may feel nostalgic for the stab along the jaw at the first shot of an acid drop; the juicy succulence of a pastille; the explosion of sherbet on your tongue; the sheer hedonism of a gobstopper filling your cheeks.British

drop one's aitches

aitch nounfail to pronounce the letter h at the beginning of words, a characteristic feature of certain dialectsExamplesAre we the only ones who drop our aitches and do we really say ‘were’ instead of ` was’.BritishIf a policeman writes in why does he have to drop his aitches and sound gruff and arrogant?BritishWhen the soldier speaks he drops his aitches and several other letters.AustralianThe character tended to drop his aitches, yielding I never ‘ad it, so I'd ‘ad it as far as judgin’ was concerned.North American

drop one's bundle

bundle noun (Australian and New Zealand English, informal) panic; lose one's self-controlJust keep it together. You cannot drop your bundle on live television

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from obsolete bundle ‘swag’ExamplesWell in January 1994, I had word that my son had been missing for two weeks, which really dropped the bundle, or I dropped my bundle.AustralianThe Prime Minister was so desperate to discredit his nemesis that he effectively dropped his bundle.AustralianThistles will need to be careful that they don't let their disappointment make them drop their bundle over the next four rounds.AustralianWell, she was flitting around and dancing, I call it dancing, you know, and her speech was a bit funny, she seemed all right, but, you know, after the men went she just dropped her bundle.Australian

chocolate drop

noun (British English) a small round sweet made of chocolateExamplesAs well as two shoulder keys, it has a full complement of proper PS2 buttons, including an invaluable analogue joystick that looks like a chocolate drop.BritishKids, messing, used to call me a chocolate drop, but I don't think Irish people are racist.IrishI'm even thinking to make them to take with me to my in-laws for Christmas, instead of the chocolate drops that I normally bake… and those chocolate drops are really good.BritishNow slimline Susie is enjoying a new lease of life after she changed her usual diet of chocolate drops for a controlled low-calorie dog food substitute.BritishThey come in the form of chocolate drops and are very easy to use.BritishFlowers, doggie chocolate drops, even a new outfit lets a dog know she isn't just another notch in your bedpost.British

drop one's serve

drop verb(in tennis) lose a game in which one is servingExamplesHe overcame dropping his serve in the opening game of the first set to break the Italian seventh seed twice to take the set.BritishShe lost concentration in the fifth game to drop her serve again.East AsianSerena, who returned from eight months off in March after knee surgery following her Wimbledon win, looked in form despite dropping her serve once in the fourth game of the second set against her 51st-ranked opponent.South AfricanBut needing two games for victory, Henman dropped his serve for the first time against the Slovakian.BritishBut she failed to take advantage of her opportunity to extend the match to a third set, dropped her serve, and made little impression in the tiebreak.East AsianThe German dropped his serve at 1-1 when he made a forehand error, and Canas held his serve comfortably to decide the first set.British

drop one's trousers

drop verbdeliberately let one's trousers fall down, especially in a public placea clown performs the ultimate English joke—he drops his trousersExamplesFame has lost its meaning in the world we live in: you can be famous for dropping your trousers outside Buckingham Palace.BritishThe meeting, attended by most of the pubs in the town, also heard that the teenagers reacted violently when challenged and had been seen dropping their trousers at passing motorists.BritishHe threatened to urinate over the police, but instead resorted to dropping his trousers and showing his behind.North AmericanStill watching the events, the taxi driver witnessed one of the youths approaching the table and dropping his trousers.Irish

drop one's guard

also lower one's guard or let down one's guardguard verbabandon one's habitual defensive or protective stancecompanies cannot afford to drop their guard when it comes to protecting their informationshe was not ready to let down her guard and confide in him

lamb drop

noun (Australian English) the total number of lambs born in a particular seasonfeeding supplements are sometimes used to increase the lamb dropExamplesThe result was low numbers of barren ewes and a higher total lamb drop.New ZealandWe presented a mating plan for a 25% increase in lamb drop.AustralianThis would reduce the lamb drop from 450 ewes to about 316.North AmericanThey're crossing Corriedale ewes with Border Leicesters in order to get a better lamb drop.New Zealand

lemon drop

nouna yellow, lemon-flavoured boiled sweetExamplesSuck on hard candy, such as lemon drops or peppermint to decrease bitter or bad tastes in your mouth.North AmericanI might suggest you have a lemon drop and then call me in the morning.North AmericanWill turned and reached into a glass jar, pulling out a lemon drop.North AmericanA nice little roasting hen, some fresh slaw, a juicy slab of watermelon and a lovely lemon drop or two would make the perfect dinner.North AmericanHe had given me a lemon drop for the taste in my mouth.North AmericanI mumbled and popped in a lemon drop I had had in my pocket.North American

long drop

noun (informal) a pit toiletExamplesIt was a great novelty to pull a chain instead of having a long drop toilet.New Zealand

parachute drop

nounan act of dropping supplies or troops by parachutea parachute drop into the seaExamplesParachute drops could be made by Whitley and Wellington bombers.BritishOnly opposed amphibious landings from the sea and parachute drops in hostile territory are more risky that opposed river crossings.North AmericanHis work saw a record level of parachute drops in the area.BritishParachute drops in the water are very common.North AmericanAn Australian came close to hypothermia after a parachute drop into the sea.BritishBombs began to fall, hypothetically balanced by parachute drops of food packages, blankets, and medicines for its common citizens.Indian

pear drop

nouna small boiled sweet in the shape of a pear, with a pungently sweet flavourExamplesPineapple cubes, lemon sherberts, pear drops and rhubarb & custards were some of my favourites.BritishIt is luxuriously rich and fruity, the aftertaste reminiscent of pear drops.BritishHe has an impressive array of sweet jars, including aniseed balls, pear drops, and Spanish, honey and butter toffee.BritishEvocative sweetshop aromas supported by caramel and pear drops give way to a dry, citrus finish.BritishYes, I could just stick to one or two I like, but frankly, that feels like going to the world's biggest sweet shop and only asking for a small bag of pear drops.British

puck drop

noun (Ice hockey) an act of dropping a puck between two opposing players in order to start or restart playTampa Bay came out aggressively from the opening puck drop, skating fast and daring the Red Wings to try to keep up with them

drop a dime on

also drop the dime ondime noun (North American English, informal) inform on (someone)he isn't only scared of the countless number of gang members he dropped a dime onExamplesI believe that he is one of the senior administration officials who dropped the dime on her.North AmericanHe would eventually hit the 619 out of no where, then dropped the dime on him for the pinfall victory.North AmericanWhat will ultimately happen to the teenage high school student is still up in the air, but the fact of the matter is that he confessed to the crime after being turned in, and those who dropped dime on him did so for the reward money.BritishWe also wish to thank the kindred spirit who dropped the dime on him.British

drop zone

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UK /ˈdrɒp zəʊn/also dropping zonenouna designated area into which troops or supplies are dropped by parachute or in which skydivers landExamplesIf you were lucky you landed in the drop zone and made a good rolling fall, then quick-released your parachute before it could drag you and break your neck.IndianAs we slowly glided towards the drop zone, landing softly back on solid ground, I began to wish we could have stayed up for longer, but gravity will not be denied.East AsianSadly, we had given the last of our supplies out at our previous drop zone.North AmericanThe team of five Red Berets jumped at 6000 feet above the stadium, looking for the red smoke flare billowing up from the field to indicate the drop zone.Australian

dropback

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UK /ˈdrɒpbak/noun (American football) an action in which the quarterback receives the snap and steps back several paces, typically before passing the ballthe quarterback looks left on the dropback(as modifier) the Ravens had to rely on quick dropback passes

dropout

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UK /ˈdrɒpaʊt/noun1. a person who has abandoned a course of study or who has rejected conventional society to pursue an alternative lifestylea college dropout2. (Rugby) the restarting of play with a drop kick3. a momentary loss of recorded audio signal or an error in reading data on a magnetic tape or disk, usually due to a flaw in the coating4. usually dropoutsa U-shaped slot at the end of a fork or stay on a bicycle, made to receive the axle and enabling the wheel to be changed rapidly

dropside

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UK /ˈdrɒpsʌɪd/adjective(of a cot or a truck) having a side that drops down to openExamplesThis dropside truck has served Nissan well in its previous forms and this latest version offers a very good payload to price ratio.BritishBased on the popular NKR model, the 3.5t 4x2 rigid Grafter will be available as a strong, durable all-steel tipper body with either single or twin rear wheels, or as a dropside body with aluminium sides and single rear wheels.BritishMulti-drop work with palletised loads make the dropside essential, the delivery order need not be so rigid but the driver must be aware of the non-uniform loading which the vehicle undergoes in such situations.Britishnouna side of a cot or truck that drops down to openExamplesFor more conventional bodies, such as tippers or dropsides, you will more likely have the vehicle built line-side by the manufacturer in-house.BritishThe other big force has been makers realising the potential of the dropside at lower weight levels, with Toyota and Nissan's latest offerings looking particularly good for this sector.British

drop someone a line

drop verbsend someone a note or letter in a casual mannerdrop me a line at the usual addressExamplesSo if you're interested and in town over the festive period then drop me a line and I'll send you details.BritishAnd when he dropped me a line about it, my reaction was the same.North AmericanThank you if you've ever commented or dropped me a line about something - it's always hugely appreciated, and shows I must be doing something right.BritishI couldn't find an email address on your site, so I thought I'd just drop you a line here.North American

have the drop on

drop verb (informal) have the advantage overif your enemy gets the drop on you he can kill youExamplesIt will stop some crimes and deter others, but the risk would still be very high, especially since the fare will often have the drop on the driver.North AmericanWe have been the first in so many categories because we have always had the drop on style.BritishWe can handle one gunman when we have the drop on him.North AmericanI think we've already established the fact that you don't want that to happen,’ a man's voice on the other end sounded as if they knew they had the drop on this man.North American

ear drop

noun1. ear dropsliquid medication to be applied in small amounts to the ear2. an earring that hangs down from the earlobeExamplesDiamond chandelier ear drops by Stephen Russell, NYC, are perennial favorites.North American

mail drop

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UK /ˈmeɪl drɒp/noun1. (North American English) a receptacle for mail, especially one in which mail is kept until the addressee collects itall correspondence would be readdressed to his mail drop in Barrington, Illinois2. (British English) a delivery of mailit flies regularly to South Georgia and back for a mail drop to your garrison there

a drop in the ocean

also a drop in the bucket (North American English)drop verba very small amount compared with what is needed or expectedthe £550 million saving is likely to be a drop in the oceanExamplesEven so, the amount of money is still a drop in the bucket when compared to the size of the growing global mental health epidemic.North AmericanAlthough she was pleased with the £25 increase in child benefit, she felt it was a drop in the ocean when compared to childcare costs and the expense of rearing children.IrishStill, it's a drop in the bucket when you compare it to the overall budget.North AmericanIt is a drop in the ocean compared with the overall cost of the policing operation.North American

drop like flies

also die like fliesfly noundie or collapse in large numbersback then, food tasters dropped like fliesExamplesWhen people are dropping like flies in plagues and epidemics, some actually recover, while others in their midst remain unscathed.CaribbeanOnly a few days ago I was feeling smug about not coming down with anything even though my workmates were dropping like flies.AustralianInmates are dropping like flies and being taken for emergency medical treatment.North AmericanMy friends and classmates are dropping like flies, following me into the realm of living death.Canadian

knockout drops

plural nouna drug in liquid form added to a drink to cause unconsciousnessExamplesThe young ingenue played by Béatrice Romand administers ‘knockout drops’ to a group of high-ranking Nazi officers who frequent the brothel where she works.British

cough drop

also (British English) cough sweetnouna medicated lozenge sucked to relieve a coughExamplesWhat we thought was going to be a costume change turned out to be a nip off stage to get a cough sweet.BritishYou seemed like you needed a cough drop at first or something.North AmericanBut don't give hard candy, cough drops or throat lozenges to children under 4.North AmericanAlso, take cough drops, throat lozenges or hard candy, which will make you salivate, keeping your throat wet and suppressing coughing.North AmericanAvoid lemon candy or cough drops, which are highly acidic, as well as caffeine and alcohol (including in mouthwashes), which can dry out the mouth.North AmericanIn cough drops and lozenges, gum arabic soothes irritated mucous membranes.North American

drag and drop

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UK /ˈdraɡ (ə)n(d) ˌdrɒp/ • UK /ˌdraɡ (ə)n(d) ˈdrɒp/verb (with object) move (an image or highlighted text) to another part of a screen using a mouse or similar devicea new interface lets you drag and drop items

at the drop of a hat

drop verb (informal) without hesitation or good reasonhe used to be very bashful, blushing at the drop of a hatExamplesShe's still experiencing sleepless nights and cries at the drop of a hat.North AmericanWe do not take parents to court at the drop of a hat.BritishMost small business employers aren't callous mongrels who sack workers unfairly or at the drop of a hat to gain a sense of power.AustralianLast night, shocked parishioners spoke glowingly of her as a friend and neighbour and as a lady who would do one a good turn at the drop of a hat.Irish

have had a drop too much

drop verb (informal) be drunkobstreperous squaddies who have had a drop too muchExamplesThe wine was so good that one of my erstwhile diners had a drop too much and was sick at the table.North AmericanI must have had a drop too much.North AmericanWhen he was brought up for having had a drop too much, the Colonel remarked to him: ‘My good man, I only wish I could drink as much as you do and keep as good a nerve. Tell me how you manage it and I will let you off.’British

name-drop

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UK /ˈneɪmdrɒp/verbWord forms: name-drops, name-dropping, name-dropped (with object) casually mention (the name of a famous person one knows or claims to know) in order to impress othersthe manager was name-dropping all of the celebrities who had dined at the tables right next to us(no object) he fawned and name-dropped in order to ingratiate himself with his audience

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let something drop

also let something falllet verbcasually reveal a piece of informationfrom the things he let drop I think there was a woman in his lifeExamplesAfter the cop had stopped the attractive and self-assured woman for speeding, she let it drop that her father was himself an officer, recently retired.North AmericanThe other day, while talking to a group of women at a public function, she let it drop that she had visited the Chief Minister.IndianSome time ago, he let it fall that he thought the novel no longer had any life in it.BritishSome things he let drop during our conversation last night lead me to believe that his arm might be painful to him this morning.North American

let something drop

also let something restlet verbsay or do no more about a matteryou should let it drop, love, it's more trouble than it's worthExamplesWe are certainly not going to let it rest until we get an answer, and an answer we can accept.BritishBut if the situation is in check, we say let it rest.North American‘I just want what is mine. I'm not going to let it rest,’ he said.BritishI'm hoping the prosecution will let it rest now.British

be able to hear a pin drop

pin nounused to describe absolute silence or stillnessthere was a pause in which you could have heard a pin dropExamplesAnd if you can hold eight hundred people in dead silence and hear a pin drop you know something's going right.AustralianThere was a minute's silence for Paul and you could have heard a pin drop.BritishAt one point he says not only can he hear a pin drop but can hear it dropping it through the air.Canadian‘Go back to your rooms’ I said, quietly, but in the silence, you could've heard a pin drop.North American

wait for the other shoe to drop

shoe noun (North American English, informal) be prepared for a further or consequential event or complication to occurExamplesBut part of me is waiting for the other shoe to drop.North AmericanAnd it's getting on my nerves, because it's like waiting for the other shoe to drop.North AmericanRather than thanking him for the compliment, I only nod, waiting for the other shoe to drop.North AmericanI think owners aren't doing much now because they are waiting for the other shoe to drop.North American

dewdrop

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UK /ˈdjuːdrɒp/nouna drop of dewExamples‘She must run into the fields and collect the dewdrops for us,’ said the adviser.CanadianThere is a massive gap between the ideology of party activists and the views of those hundreds and thousands of potential voters who think being kind to cuddly animals is A Good Thing but disapprove of scattering dioxins like dewdrops.AustralianConway infuses percussion, and Leslie sprinkles mandolin lines like dewdrops as Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson doubles Sanders' hypnotic melody line with his flute.CanadianIn general, however, the restorers have done nothing but good, and this is the best chance yet to hear Dylan's acoustic guitar glistening like dewdrops in a cobweb on Girl From the North Country.BritishIt's marked by a tender, fragile, carefully contained beauty, strung together like dewdrops on a spiderweb in the dusky half-light the title suggests.CanadianTiny dewdrops are falling like rain and its even biting in Dhaka where the temperature was around 11-14 degree Celsius.Indian

teardrop

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UK /ˈtɪədrɒp/noun1. a single tearExamplesExcess tears are shed as teardrops or escape into the nasal passages.North AmericanBut our teardrops are all the same, aren't they?East AsianOne after another, fat teardrops started to roll down his face.BritishBitter, salty teardrops rose in his eyes and drowned sleep.Indian2. (as modifier) shaped like a single teara wardrobe with brass teardrop handlesExamplesCatherine Zeta-Jones, who appeared, nine months pregnant in a simple black sheath, avoided diamonds altogether, opting instead for teardrop earrings of pink and jet stones.East AsianHow music like this comes from Sweden is a mystery, but this is the dividing line between revival ironists with calculated haircuts and those who still own vans with teardrop windows.CanadianFrom Santas and snow-babies to churches, trains and teardrop baubles, each ornament is individually crafted in an intricate process that takes seven years to learn.BritishAlright, all aboard for a time gone by, when narrow pants, octagonal shades, big round hair and teardrop peace medallions were the now thing!Canadian

fall into someone's lap

also drop into someone's laplap noun(of something desirable) be acquired by or happen to someone without any effort being made on their partpower falls into his lapExamplesOr a story falls into Clark 's lap and he must not only save the day, but do so in such a way as to make the victims of the evil plot made good by the end of the episode.North AmericanIt's a failing of me as a journalist that I didn't do some simple things at the very start, when the story was falling into my lap, that would have made this easier, but live and learn.