| 词汇 | drop in (one's) tracks |
| 释义 | drop in (one's) tracks1. To die suddenly. Brett always seemed so healthy—I'm shocked that he dropped in his tracks at 55. 2. To collapse, as from over-exertion. I hardly remember the end of the marathon because I dropped in my tracks as soon as I crossed the finish line. drop in one's tracks1. to collapse from exhaustion. I was so tired, I dropped in my tracks. Kelly almost dropped in her tracks from overwork. 2. to die instantly. Finally, one day, he worked so hard that he dropped in his tracks. I know that someday I will just drop in my tracks. drop in one's tracksCollapse from weariness or illness; also, die suddenly. For example, I packed all day until I could have dropped in my tracks, or Grandfather's died; he just dropped in his tracks. The phrase in one's tracks has meant "where one is at the moment," and by extension, "instantly," since the early 1800s. |
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