Flop down on Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɫɑp/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FLAHP-down-ahn
flˈɒp/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
fl-OP-down-on
Definition
To sit or lie down suddenly and heavily, usually because you are tired or want to relax.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal. Used for dropping yourself onto beds, chairs, couches, etc. Conveys tiredness, relief, or laziness. Don't use for gentle sitting or formal writing.
Spanish: dejarse caer en - tirarse enPortuguese (BR): despencar-se em - jogar-se emPortuguese (PT): deixar-se cair em - atirar-se emChinese (Simplified): 瘫倒在...上 - 一屁股坐在...上Chinese (Traditional): 癱倒在...上 - 一屁股坐在...上Hindi: पर गिर पड़ना - धड़ाम से बैठ जानाArabic: يرتمي على - يهوى علىBengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - এলিয়ে পড়াRussian: с плюхнуться наJapanese: どさっと倒れこむ - ばたんと横になるVietnamese: ngã phịch xuống - nằm phịch xuốngKorean: 털썩 눕다 - 털썩 앉다Turkish: kendini bırakmak - pat diye oturmakUrdu: ڈھیر ہو کر بیٹھ جانا - تھک کر گر پڑناIndonesian: menjatuhkan diri - merebahkan diri
Example Sentences
After school, he flopped down on the couch.
basic
She was so tired that she flopped down on her bed.
basic
The dog flopped down on the rug and fell asleep.
basic
I just got home and flopped down on the bed without even taking off my shoes.
natural
The kids flopped down on the grass after playing soccer all afternoon.
natural
Sometimes you just want to flop down on the sofa and do nothing.
natural