Flop down Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɫɑp/ /ˈdaʊn
FLAHP-down
flˈɒp/ /dˈaʊn
fl-OP-down
Definition
To sit or lie down suddenly and heavily, usually because you are tired or relaxed.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, often used when someone sits or lies down with a lot of weight or little control, usually because of tiredness. Common to pair with places: 'flop down on the couch/bed/chair'. Do not use for careful or elegant sitting.
Spanish: dejarse caer - tirarse (en una superficie)Portuguese (BR): jogar-se - desabar (em uma superfície)Portuguese (PT): atirar-se - largar-se (numa superfície)Chinese (Simplified): 瘫坐下来 - 一屁股坐下Chinese (Traditional): 癱坐下來 - 一屁股坐下Hindi: धड़ाम से बैठ जानाArabic: يرتمي على (الكرسي/الأريكة/الأرض)Bengali: ধপ করে বসে পড়া - ধপ করে শুয়ে পড়াRussian: шлёпнуться - плюхнутьсяJapanese: どさっと座る - どさっと寝転ぶVietnamese: ngồi phịch xuống - ngả phịch xuốngKorean: 털썩 앉다 - 털썩 눕다Turkish: kendini bırakıp oturmak - kendini bırakıp uzanmakUrdu: دھپ سے بیٹھ جانا - دھپ سے لیٹ جاناIndonesian: duduk menjatuhkan diri - rebahan dengan lemas
Example Sentences
I was so tired that I just flopped down on the sofa.
basic
When he got home, he flopped down on his bed.
basic
She took off her shoes and flopped down in the chair.
basic
"Finally home!" he said, and flopped down on the floor with a sigh.
natural
You can just flop down anywhere after such a long hike.
natural
He just flopped down on the grass and closed his eyes.
natural