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Drop dead

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Serious OutcomePlay
Emphasizes abrupt and severe health incidents, suggests grave results. SlideThe doctor warned he could drop dead if he didn't change his lifestyle.
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Used to describe an actual event, not as a figure of speech. SlideDuring the race, one runner seemed to drop dead from exhaustion.
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Implies that the event is sudden and unforeseen, causing surprise. SlideIt was a normal day until he just dropped dead in the office.