drop in (one's) tracks
drop in (one's) tracks
1. 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.
See also: drop, track
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
drop in one's tracks
1. 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.
See also: drop, track
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
drop in one's tracks
Collapse 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.
See also: drop, track
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- drop in one's tracks
- drop in tracks
- drop-dead
- drop dead
- Drop dead!
- die by (one's) own hand
- die by own hand
- be (something) to the good
- be to the good
- not believe ears