drop Idioms drop a bombshell - to announce some shocking news The government dropped a bombshell when they announced that they were going to close the hospital. drop a hint - to casually make a hint or suggestion about something The clerk dropped a hint that he wanted to transfer to the new department. drop around - to come for a visit My friend plans to drop around for a visit tomorrow. drop back - to move or step backwards, to retreat During the hike my foot began to get sore so I decided to drop back and rest for awhile. drop by - to visit someone My uncle dropped.
