Drop like flies meaning
What does the saying 'Drop like flies' mean?
Idiom: Drop like flies
Meaning:
This means that something is disappearing very quickly. For example, if you said people were dropping like flies, it would mean that they were dying off, quitting or giving up something rapidly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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