flop down
A2 informal intransitive
In simple words
To throw yourself heavily onto a chair, sofa, or bed because you are really tired.
Literal meaning: To flop (fall limply) downward — transparent.
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To sit or lie down suddenly and heavily, usually out of tiredness.
"After a ten-hour shift, she flopped down on the sofa and didn't move for an hour."
2 A2 neutral
For an object to fall or land with a heavy, soft impact.
"The sack of potatoes flopped down onto the kitchen floor with a loud thud."
Usage notes
Very common in everyday spoken English. Implies physical tiredness or relief. The heaviness of the motion is the key element. Friendly and expressive tone.
Commonly used with
sofa chair bed floor couch armchair
Forms
Base
flop down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
flops down
he/she/it
Past simple
floped down
yesterday
Past participle
floped down
have + pp
-ing form
floping down
continuous
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