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drop dead11Die suddenly and unexpectedly: she had seen her father drop dead of a heart attack...- After his wife suddenly drops dead while vacuuming, his life takes an unexpected turn.
- Suddenly he drops dead and his soul is whisked away, to his not inconsiderable consternation, to heaven to be judged.
- Only 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.
1.1 [in imperative] informal Used as an expression of intense scorn or dislike: why don’t you just drop dead?...- ‘Neil really is a nice guy,’ I said coldly. ‘I hope you drop dead.’
- Every one of you guys should just drop dead and go to hell.
- William murmured into her ear through clenched teeth. ‘Drop dead.’
See parent entry: drop drop-dead2 /ˌdrɒpˈdɛd /adjective informalUsed to emphasize how attractive someone or something is: her drop-dead good looks [as submodifier]: a drop-dead gorgeous Hollywood icon...- She knew she wasn't stunningly beautiful or drop-dead gorgeous but a few have remarked on her ‘unique’ look before also.
- Both of them would be drop-dead gorgeous, complete knockouts.
- This rhubarb and blueberry soufflé is light, lovely, rich and drop-dead gorgeous.
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