Phrasal Verbs

drop off (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb drop off (2)

Meaning

to fall asleep

Synonym

doze off, nod off (informal), fall asleep

For example

  • drop off My mum often drops off in her favourite chair in front of the TV, and we have to wake her up when it's time to go to bed.

  • drop off If you're driving and you start to feel sleepy, stop and rest. If you drop off behind the wheel, you could kill yourself and a lot of other people.

Quick Quiz

Every night, Margie has trouble dropping off

a. her bed

b. to sleep

c. her worries
a) her bed b) to sleep c) her worries

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