flop down

1. To fling or plop oneself down onto some surface or thing. I knocked a few pillows onto the floor when I flopped down on the couch. As soon as Paulina flopped down onto the bed with a big sigh, I knew that her date must not have gone well.

2. To plop something down onto some surface or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "flop" and "down." Once I realized she was angry with me, I flopped her Valentine's present down and left.

flop down

to sit down heavily or awkwardly. Be graceful. Don't just flop down! When I reached the chair, all I could do was flop down.

See also: down, flop

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

blaze down
blaze down on (someone or something)
come a gutser
be down to (one)
be down to somebody/something
be down to something
be down to (do something)
bear down on (someone or something)
bounce up and down
close down

References in classic literature

There was clearly nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl.

The Four Million

I had gotten well over the area of the wreck when not a half-dozen yards ahead of me a lifeboat shot bow foremost out of the ocean almost its entire length to flop down upon its keel with a mighty splash.

The Land That Time Forgot

DAILY POLL WAS David Turnbull right to snub Celtic in favour of a move to Norwich or will he be a flop down south?

BOOTROOM

I'd carry him out of the car and he would just flop down and lie on the grass.

Alfie rolls back to health; Pets: Wheels give disabled dog a new lease of life, thanks to devoted owner

After flowering, snowdrop stems flop down and the seed pods will either naturally develop on the surface of the soil or often enlist a little help.

GREEN SCENE

So I don't mind at all when flat drops flop down and kick up dust by my feet." (James Rebanks, shepherd, Lake District, England)

Time to bring the cranberries in from the bog

It would stay up for five minutes and then just flop down.

RICHARLISON: NEYMAR'S ALWAYS BEEN MY HAIRO; But Everton's Samba star wants to show he has moves to be a cut above

The uncharitable ones put the PTI's flip flop down to a message from the khalai makhlooq ('aliens').

PTI's unravelling from within

Poor old Tsar would be totally confused and trudge off to flop down on his bed while the ladies were nice and toasty in front of the fire.

Terrorizing terrier

THE VERDICT: Sophie's offers shoppers a comfortable and tony place to flop down and relax with a drink and flavorful nourishment during a busy shopping day.

A seat at sophie's

Then at the end of the day, you're exhausted and you flop down onto your bed to discover that you are no further ahead than when you started.

New Life and Business Coaching Company Seeks to Change the Economy

Then, Toyota makes it easy to release the maximum storage area with rear seats that flop down flat in one easy movement.

Style and space to boot

When enough veins are snapped, the sides of the leaf flop down. Then the little bats stay dry when it rains." An eye-opening tour of these incredible and widespread flying mammals, Bats Biggest!

Bats Biggest! Littlest!

But step into your room, flop down on to the super-comfortable bed and all you will say is: "Aaaaah..." When you spring up again you'll find free wifi, soothing decor, plus tea and coffee-making equipment (too often absent in posher hotels).

HOTEL of the week

The day arrived when it was finally time to shoot and zero the sights of our trusty Garands so it was off to the 1,000-inch or 25-meter range to prove we could get into a sling, flop down on the ground and shoot little, triangular shaped, 3-shot groups.

Holt meets the Garand: early memories of an iconic American Arm

词组	flop down
释义	flop down flop down 1. To fling or plop oneself down onto some surface or thing. I knocked a few pillows onto the floor when I flopped down on the couch. As soon as Paulina flopped down onto the bed with a big sigh, I knew that her date must not have gone well. 2. To plop something down onto some surface or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "flop" and "down." Once I realized she was angry with me, I flopped her Valentine's present down and left. See also: down, flop Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. flop down to sit down heavily or awkwardly. Be graceful. Don't just flop down! When I reached the chair, all I could do was flop down. See also: down, flop McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: blaze down blaze down on (someone or something) come a gutser be down to (one) be down to somebody/something be down to something be down to (do something) bear down on (someone or something) bounce up and down close down References in classic literature There was clearly nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl. The Four Million I had gotten well over the area of the wreck when not a half-dozen yards ahead of me a lifeboat shot bow foremost out of the ocean almost its entire length to flop down upon its keel with a mighty splash. The Land That Time Forgot DAILY POLL WAS David Turnbull right to snub Celtic in favour of a move to Norwich or will he be a flop down south? BOOTROOM I'd carry him out of the car and he would just flop down and lie on the grass. Alfie rolls back to health; Pets: Wheels give disabled dog a new lease of life, thanks to devoted owner After flowering, snowdrop stems flop down and the seed pods will either naturally develop on the surface of the soil or often enlist a little help. GREEN SCENE So I don't mind at all when flat drops flop down and kick up dust by my feet." (James Rebanks, shepherd, Lake District, England) Time to bring the cranberries in from the bog It would stay up for five minutes and then just flop down. RICHARLISON: NEYMAR'S ALWAYS BEEN MY HAIRO; But Everton's Samba star wants to show he has moves to be a cut above The uncharitable ones put the PTI's flip flop down to a message from the khalai makhlooq ('aliens'). PTI's unravelling from within Poor old Tsar would be totally confused and trudge off to flop down on his bed while the ladies were nice and toasty in front of the fire. Terrorizing terrier THE VERDICT: Sophie's offers shoppers a comfortable and tony place to flop down and relax with a drink and flavorful nourishment during a busy shopping day. A seat at sophie's Then at the end of the day, you're exhausted and you flop down onto your bed to discover that you are no further ahead than when you started. New Life and Business Coaching Company Seeks to Change the Economy Then, Toyota makes it easy to release the maximum storage area with rear seats that flop down flat in one easy movement. Style and space to boot When enough veins are snapped, the sides of the leaf flop down. Then the little bats stay dry when it rains." An eye-opening tour of these incredible and widespread flying mammals, Bats Biggest! Bats Biggest! Littlest! But step into your room, flop down on to the super-comfortable bed and all you will say is: "Aaaaah..." When you spring up again you'll find free wifi, soothing decor, plus tea and coffee-making equipment (too often absent in posher hotels). HOTEL of the week The day arrived when it was finally time to shoot and zero the sights of our trusty Garands so it was off to the 1,000-inch or 25-meter range to prove we could get into a sling, flop down on the ground and shoot little, triangular shaped, 3-shot groups. Holt meets the Garand: early memories of an iconic American Arm
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