Drop in your tracks Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To collapse, become unconscious, or die very suddenly, often from exhaustion or illness, exactly where you are standing.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, vivid idiom often used for dramatic effect, especially in stories about extreme tiredness or sudden death. Not literal—use it only for people, not objects. Common in phrases like 'work until you drop in your tracks'.
Example Sentences
He worked so hard that he almost dropped in his tracks.
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If you don't rest, you might drop in your tracks.
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After running the marathon, she almost dropped in her tracks.
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I was so tired, I thought I would drop in my tracks before reaching the door.
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You can't just keep going without food—you'll drop in your tracks.
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He looks like he's about to drop in his tracks after that long hike.
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