Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Drop"
The meaning of "Drop" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does Please drop by our house. mean?
A:
Casual phrase. Means "Please visit our house."
"drop by" = visit without needing to make an appointment.
"drop by" = visit without needing to make an appointment.
Q:
What does drop off to sleep mean?
A:
It just means to fall asleep.
Sometimes people drop their head or “nod off” as they fall asleep, thus the expression “drop.”
Sometimes people drop their head or “nod off” as they fall asleep, thus the expression “drop.”
Q:
What does The drop was 23%, which is substantial, but not as drastic as many claimed it was.
Question: why don’t use past tense “which was substantial”? Why don’t use “ as drastic as much claimed it was” mean?
Question: why don’t use past tense “which was substantial”? Why don’t use “ as drastic as much claimed it was” mean?
A:
If you use "was", that suggests that the speaker made the drop.
If "is", it could also mean the speaker made the drop. But also possible the speaker did not make the drop and is talking about facts. E.g. The moon is in space.
"but not as drastic as many claimed it was"...means it's not as big as people made it out to be. So maybe the speaker was thinking it will be %80 because people were talking about it like it was a big deal.
If "is", it could also mean the speaker made the drop. But also possible the speaker did not make the drop and is talking about facts. E.g. The moon is in space.
"but not as drastic as many claimed it was"...means it's not as big as people made it out to be. So maybe the speaker was thinking it will be %80 because people were talking about it like it was a big deal.
Q:
What does drop dead mean?
A:
To die very suddenly/unexpectedly. Can also be used as slang to express embarrassment.
Examples:
One day, he just dropped dead of a heart attack.
I would absolutely drop dead if he figured out I have a crush on him!!!
Examples:
One day, he just dropped dead of a heart attack.
I would absolutely drop dead if he figured out I have a crush on him!!!
Q:
What does drop something off something mean?
A:
To drop something (A) off something (B) means to let something (A) fall starting from something (B). Something (A) is an object and something (B) is a place.
-I drop the book off the cliff. = I am on the cliff and I let the book go over the edge.
-I drop the book off the cliff. = I am on the cliff and I let the book go over the edge.
Example sentences using "Drop"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with drop off at.
A:
• Can you give me a ride? Just drop me off at the entrance.
• Wait for me! I’ll just quickly drop off this book at the library.
(I hope it can help you)
• Wait for me! I’ll just quickly drop off this book at the library.
(I hope it can help you)
Q:
Please show me example sentences with drop it.
A:
Drop it is usually said in response to someone who keeps nagging the speaker for info that they don’t want to share.
‘Where have you been?’
‘I don’t want to talk about it’
‘Come on just tell me’
‘Just drop it!’
‘Okay jeez’
It sounds kind or rude/aggressive and it conveys that the speaker is annoyed
‘Where have you been?’
‘I don’t want to talk about it’
‘Come on just tell me’
‘Just drop it!’
‘Okay jeez’
It sounds kind or rude/aggressive and it conveys that the speaker is annoyed
Q:
Please show me example sentences with drop ( like drop dead).
A:
All of sudden, the old man just dropped dead in the middle of the street.
I hate him so much I wish he would drop dead.
Also we have the expression drop dead gorgeous, which means extremely beautiful
Other expressions with drop:
Drop off - I dropped my kids off at school
Drop by or drop in - I just dropped by your office to ask you a quick question
I just dropped in to give you this present.
I hate him so much I wish he would drop dead.
Also we have the expression drop dead gorgeous, which means extremely beautiful
Other expressions with drop:
Drop off - I dropped my kids off at school
Drop by or drop in - I just dropped by your office to ask you a quick question
I just dropped in to give you this present.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with to drop out.
A:
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Q:
Please show me example sentences with drop in(by, over).
A:
立ち寄る、しばらく会いに来る。
"Drop by anytime!" - 気軽に来てくださいね!
"Hey, your annoying friend dropped by earlier. He said he wants to see you." ね、あのうるさい友達さっき来てたぞ。お前と会いたいってさ。
"Can you drop in after you land?" 着陸したら立ち寄ってもらってもいいかな?
"Sorry to drop in on short notice, but this is important." 突然に立ち寄ってすまんが、これは重要でしょうがない。
"Maybe we should drop by and see Hana333." (突然ですけど)はな333に会いに行ってくるかしら。
不明が残ればまた説明出来ます!
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"Drop by anytime!" - 気軽に来てくださいね!
"Hey, your annoying friend dropped by earlier. He said he wants to see you." ね、あのうるさい友達さっき来てたぞ。お前と会いたいってさ。
"Can you drop in after you land?" 着陸したら立ち寄ってもらってもいいかな?
"Sorry to drop in on short notice, but this is important." 突然に立ち寄ってすまんが、これは重要でしょうがない。
"Maybe we should drop by and see Hana333." (突然ですけど)はな333に会いに行ってくるかしら。
不明が残ればまた説明出来ます!
どうもよろしく
Synonyms of "Drop" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between drop us a line and send us a message ?
A:
You could also say
Message me/us
Or (more familiar)
Fire [me/us] off a message/ an email when ...
Message me/us
Or (more familiar)
Fire [me/us] off a message/ an email when ...
Q:
What is the difference between a drop dead gorgeous Hollywood icon and a fucking gorgeous Hollywood icon ?
A:
They’re not really different sense they both are going towards the same meaning as someone very pretty, the second would just add more of an emphasize
Q:
What is the difference between drop in and drop by ?
A:
drop by is a catch phrase you mostly say when you're near by and want to visit someone
drop in you mostly say about object you bring to someone.
examples:
1. I just wanted to drop by and say hi
2. I just visit your house and dropped in the books I borrowed from you
3. hey, if you're near by drop by ok?
note: It's my opinion based on my experience and my preference only. I never said it's incorrect to say it that way or the other, just that for me, it's more natural.
drop in you mostly say about object you bring to someone.
examples:
1. I just wanted to drop by and say hi
2. I just visit your house and dropped in the books I borrowed from you
3. hey, if you're near by drop by ok?
note: It's my opinion based on my experience and my preference only. I never said it's incorrect to say it that way or the other, just that for me, it's more natural.
Q:
What is the difference between drop off and submit ?
A:
Drop off is informal and mostly used with people.
Submit is for when you have to give someone something formally.
"I'm going to drop off my sister."
"I have to submit my answers."
Submit is for when you have to give someone something formally.
"I'm going to drop off my sister."
"I have to submit my answers."
Q:
What is the difference between drop by and come by ?
A:
"Drop by" implies a quick, brief visit, often on the way to some other destination.
"I dropped by my aunt's house while I was in town."
"I dropped by the store on the way home."
"Come by" implies a longer visit.
"My sister came by yesterday and we had dinner."
"Drop by" implies a quick, brief visit, often on the way to some other destination.
"I dropped by my aunt's house while I was in town."
"I dropped by the store on the way home."
"Come by" implies a longer visit.
"My sister came by yesterday and we had dinner."
Translations of "Drop"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? a single drop of sunlight fell from the heaven.이 문장 어떻게 발음하나요? 음성 녹음 좀 부탁드려요.
A:
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Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? Drop off “i will drop him off at the station” “the w will drip him off in the mountains”
A:
How you said it, is correct.
I have a letter for you, I will drop it off in the morning.
When your walking in the mountains, be careful for steep drop offs (an edge, that would be a long fall before you hit the bottom)
I have a letter for you, I will drop it off in the morning.
When your walking in the mountains, be careful for steep drop offs (an edge, that would be a long fall before you hit the bottom)
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? 1.You can drop me off here 2.i can get off here Are these correct?
A:
"You can drop me off here"
"I'll get off here"
"I'll get out here"
I think these are the most natural!
"I'll get off here"
"I'll get out here"
I think these are the most natural!
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? what does "drop it off" mean? could you show some examples?
A:
"Drop it off" = "deliver".
I'm going to drop it off on my way to school.
I'll drop it off tonight.
He dropped it off this morning.
Where do you want her to drop it off?
They dropped off some coffee this afternoon.
We dropped our homework off before lunch.
Could you drop this off at David's office before you go home?
Don't forget to drop off the laundry at the cleaners.
Drop off your key to check out of the hotel.
I'm going to drop it off on my way to school.
I'll drop it off tonight.
He dropped it off this morning.
Where do you want her to drop it off?
They dropped off some coffee this afternoon.
We dropped our homework off before lunch.
Could you drop this off at David's office before you go home?
Don't forget to drop off the laundry at the cleaners.
Drop off your key to check out of the hotel.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? drop
A:
Drop
Other questions about "Drop"
Q:
Please tell me what she is saying.
“I’ll drop Rosy off and drive Caillou over.”
Is it correct?
“I’ll drop Rosy off and drive Caillou over.”
Is it correct?
A:
yep, you're correct
Q:
Please drop by my office tomorrow at noon-thirty. Does this sound natural?
A:
Please drop by my office tomorrow at twelve-thirty.
We do not say “noon-thirty”
If you say noon, do not add a time to it, it always means 12:00 pm
We do not say “noon-thirty”
If you say noon, do not add a time to it, it always means 12:00 pm
Q:
drop me off somewhere near here Does this sound natural?
A:
drop me off somewhere close by
Q:
Ever dreamed of being drop dead gorgeous, you might want to wake up into reality?
Does this sentence make sense or I should change might to may or being a drop dead gorgeous really unsure? Does this sound natural?
Does this sentence make sense or I should change might to may or being a drop dead gorgeous really unsure? Does this sound natural?
A:
May or might are both ok. The problem with this sentence is that it's a run-on. It would be better to say, "Ever dreamed of being drop dead gorgeous? You might want to wake up to reality."
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce drops of water ..
A:
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