Drop like flies Meaning in English
expression
Definition
This expression means that many people (or things) suddenly become sick, fail, or die in a short period of time, often one after another.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for illness or failure spreading rapidly in a group (e.g., at work, in a team). Usually refers to negative events affecting many at once. Not used for actual flies.
Example Sentences
People were getting sick and dropping like flies at the office.
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After the virus started spreading, the players dropped like flies.
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The old machines were dropping like flies during the heatwave.
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Half our classmates dropped like flies after eating that cafeteria food.
natural
By the end of the hike, we were so tired, we just dropped like flies.
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Last winter, employees were dropping like flies because of the flu—no one was left in the office!
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