The idiom "drop like flies" is indeed related to death, particularly signifying a high rate of casualties or deaths. It originates from the association of flies with unsanitary conditions and the rapidity with which they die in such environments.

What is the origin of the idiom "drop like flies" and when to use it?

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to [drop|fall|die] like flies

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ drop like flies“ im Englischen

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