Rechercher
to drop like flies
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(of a large number of people or animals) to die or get sick rapidly
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "drop like flies" and when to use it?
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.
Exemple
During the deadly pandemic, people in overcrowded areas were dropping like flies due to the fast-spreading virus.
In the war zone, soldiers were dying like flies in the fierce combat.
The factory's unsafe conditions led to numerous accidents, with workers falling like flies.
