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drop dead

[drop-ded] / ˈdrɒpˌdɛd /
VERB
die
Synonyms
WEAK
buy the farm croak die suddenly die unexpectedly fall dead kick the bucket pop off
ADJECTIVE
sensationally attractive
Synonyms
STRONG
breathtaking glorious gorgeous impressive magnificent sensational striking stunning

Example Sentences

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He was as militant a union man as I ever met, and I have met a few in my day, and moreover, he was drop-dead brilliant.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2024

Pushed out of mind by a handful of deadline delays, Californians now face another drop-dead date to apply for the Real ID if they plan to travel domestically next year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

LaRose told him next Wednesday is the drop-dead deadline.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Wherever you make it, this one-pot is drop-dead easy and crazy delicious, and it will make you a bona fide backcountry star.

From Washington Times • May 24, 2023

They assign their own numbers, tap into digital transmissions, reprogram the main switches, create drop-dead billings, keep unlimited access lines and Operator Control.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn