a quick drop and a sudden stop

a quick drop and a sudden stop

Death from either falling from a great height or from hanging. I wouldn't get too close to the edge of that cliff if I were you, you'd have a pretty quick drop and a sudden stop.
See also: and, drop, quick, stop, sudden
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hang on by (one's) fingernails
  • hang on by (one's) fingertips
  • be hanging on by (one's) fingertips
  • be hanging on by your fingertips
  • left
  • hang over
  • remain away
  • remain away (from someone or something)
  • at a glance
  • on either hand