English Expression · Intermediate
drop off
To fall asleep
Pronunciation: say drop off
Meaning
To fall asleep.
Example
After two glasses of whiskey, Tom soon dropped off in front of the television.
After two glasses of whiskey, Tom soon dropped off in front of the television.
Practice tips
- Practice drop off out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.