drop

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AT THE DROP OF A HAT,

BOTTOM DROP OUT,

JAW DROP or JAW DROP A MILE.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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at the drop of a hat

[at the drop of a hat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without waiting; immediately; promptly. * /If you need a babysitter quickly, call Mary, because she can come at the drop […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

let drop

[let drop] {v. phr.} 1. To cease to talk about; set aside; forget. * /This is such an unpleasant subject that I suggest we let it drop for a few […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take a drop

[take a drop] {v. phr.} 1. To indulge in alcoholic drinks. * /Aunt Liz doesn't really drink; she just takes a drop every now and then./ 2. To lose value; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

jaw drop

[jaw drop] or [jaw drop a mile] {informal} Mouth fall wide open with surprise. - Used with a possessive. * /Tom's jaw dropped a mile when he won the prize./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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