Make your jaw drop Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdʒɔ/ /ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp
MAYK yor JAW DROP
mˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /dʒˈɔː/ /dɹˈɒp
MAYK yaw JAW DROP
Definition
If something makes your jaw drop, it surprises or amazes you so much that you can't believe it.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, vivid idiom for expressing strong surprise or amazement. Typically used about something unexpected and impressive. Often heard as 'It made my jaw drop' or 'That'll make your jaw drop.' Not used in very formal writing.
Spanish: dejarte boquiabiertoPortuguese (BR): fazer seu queixo cair - deixar de boca abertaPortuguese (PT): fazer o teu queixo cair - deixar de boca abertaChinese (Simplified): 让你惊掉下巴Chinese (Traditional): 讓你大喫一驚Hindi: हक्का-बक्का कर देनाArabic: يُدهشك للغايةBengali: চোখ ছানাবড়া করে দেওয়া - অবাক করে দেওয়াRussian: челюсть отвиснет - поразитьJapanese: あ然とさせる - 驚かせるVietnamese: làm bạn sửng sốt - làm bạn choáng vángKorean: 입이 떡 벌어지게 하다 - 깜짝 놀라게 하다Turkish: ağzını açık bırakmak - hayrete düşürmekUrdu: حیران کر دینا - منہ کھلا چھوڑ دیناIndonesian: membuatmu tercengang - membuatmu ternganga
Example Sentences
The magic trick will make your jaw drop.
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Seeing the huge castle will make your jaw drop.
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Her singing talent can make your jaw drop.
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Wait until you see the price—they'll make your jaw drop!
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The special effects in that movie will seriously make your jaw drop.
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His answer in the interview honestly made my jaw drop—I didn't see that coming.
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