drop teeth



drop one's teeth

Fig. to react with great surprise. I almost dropped my teeth when she told me her news. They dropped their teeth when I told them I was married.
See also: drop, teeth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jenny['dʒeni]
Cowan['kauən]
Steiner['stainə]
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