drop dead

To die suddenly, often while standing or doing an ordinary activity.

• He dropped dead in the street.
• The horse dropped dead during the race.
• She feared she might drop dead from exhaustion.

Similar words: die suddenly, keel over

Common phrases: drop dead suddenly, drop dead at work, drop dead without warning

To feel extremely shocked or embarrassed, as if the feeling could kill you.

• I nearly dropped dead from embarrassment.
• She almost dropped dead when they revealed her secret.
• He thought he would drop dead of shame.

How to use it: drop dead from/of something (I nearly dropped dead from embarrassment when she read my note aloud.)

Similar words: be mortified, be horrified

Common phrases: nearly drop dead, almost drop dead, drop dead from embarrassment