- jaw drops
- If someone's jaw drops, they show total amazement.
When the prize was announced, the winner's jaw dropped.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
jaw drops
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jaw drops — see ↑jaw, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑drop jaw drops ◇ If your jaw drops, you open your mouth in a way that shows you are very surprised or shocked. His jaw dropped when he heard who had won. • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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your jaw drops — (your) jaw drops to show great surprise. My jaw dropped when I heard she d been admitted to Harvard … New idioms dictionary
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