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Phrase(s): drop down (on someone or something)
to fall on someone or something. • The leaves dropped down on the newly mowed lawn. • The wind blew a mighty gust and a thousand leaves dropped down., Phrase(s): drop down
1. [for someone] to fall down or stoop down. • Suddenly, Ted dropped down, trying not to be seen by someone in a passing car. • I dropped down as soon as I heard the loud sounds. 2. [for something] to fall from above. • The tiles on the ceiling dropped down, one by one, over the years. • The raindrops dropped down and gave the thirsty plants a drink., Phrase(s): drop someone or something down
to let someone or something fall. • He dropped his pants down, revealing the swimming trunks beneath. • The rescuer dropped down the baby and the doctor caught it. • Sam went to the well and dropped a rock down.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs