Meanings
phrase
- idiomaticsomebody was very surprised.
Morris's jaw dropped — his countenance became the colour of tallow — his teeth chattered, and he gave visible signs of the utmost consternation.
1817, Walter Scott, Rob Roy
Translations
Czech někomu spadla čelist
- někomu spadla čelistexpression of someone's surprise
Hungarian leesik az álla
- leesik az állaexpression of someone's surprise
Polish komu opadła szczęka
- komu opadła szczękaexpression of someone's surprise
Slovak niekomu spadla čelusť
- niekomu spadla čelusťexpression of someone's surprise
Swedish tappa hakan
- tappa hakanexpression of someone's surprise
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APA
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“someone's jaw dropped.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/someone's%20jaw%20dropped. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
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