Tìm kiếm
ready to drop
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fully drained of strength and energy
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "ready to drop" and when to use it?
The idiom "ready to drop" originated from the idea of someone being so physically exhausted or fatigued that they are on the brink of collapsing or falling down due to extreme tiredness. This expression is used to describe a state of extreme physical exhaustion or fatigue, typically when someone is so tired that they can barely continue and are in desperate need of rest.
Ví dụ
During the marathon, many runners were ready to drop by the time they reached the finish line.
The students were ready to drop after studying for their final exams all night.
After working a double shift at the hospital, she was ready to drop from exhaustion.
After a long day of hiking, I was fit to drop, and I couldn't wait to get some rest.
I'm ready to drop!
