Definition of flop

flopverb

rơi phịch xuống

/flɒp//flɑːp/

The word "flop" has multiple origins, and its meaning varies depending on the context in which it is used. In its earliest known usage, around the mid-1800s, "flop" referred to a card in the game of whist that was played poorly or carelessly. Over time, the word expanded to describe other poorly executed activities, including falling or landing heavily or ungracefully, as well as financial failures or disasters. The exact origin of the term "flop" is not entirely clear, but some linguists suggest that it may have derived from the word "flap," which referred to the sound of a flapping bird in flight or the snap of a whip. Others speculate that it may be derived from the Dutch word "vlap," which means "flap" or "fold," in reference to the flapping sound of unaccustomed wings. In the context of card games, it's likely that "flop" originated from the game of poker, where it refers to the three community cards dealt face-up on the board. In this context, a "flop" can be either good or bad, depending on the player's cards and the outcome of the hand. In other contexts, however, "flop" almost always has negative connotations, suggesting failure, disappointment, or lack of success. This extended meaning of "flop" is thought to have developed in the late 19th century, as the word came to be associated with other endeavors that often ended in failure, such as theater productions or stock market investments. Today, "flop" continues to be a versatile and widely used word, appearing in a variety of contexts, from card games and theatrical productions to failed business ventures and falling objects. Its many imaginative and sometimes colorful derivatives -- such as "flop sweat," "floppy disk," and "floppy-haired" -- continue to enrich and expand the English language.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningsự rơi tõm; tiếng rơi tõm
meaning(từ lóng) sự thất bại
exampleto come to a flop: thất bại (vở kịch...)
meaning(từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (từ lóng) chỗ ngủ
exampleto flop into a chair: ngồi phịch xuống ghế
type nội động từ
meaninglắc lư
meaningđi lạch bạch
exampleto come to a flop: thất bại (vở kịch...)
meaningngồi xuống
exampleto flop into a chair: ngồi phịch xuống ghế
namespace

to sit or lie down in a heavy and sudden way because you are very tired

ngồi hoặc nằm xuống một cách nặng nề và đột ngột vì bạn đang rất mệt mỏi

Example:
  • Exhausted, he flopped down into a chair.

    Kiệt sức, anh ngồi phịch xuống ghế.

  • The young man flopped back, unconscious.

    Chàng trai ngã ngửa ra sau, bất tỉnh.

to fall, move or hang in a heavy way, without control

rơi, di chuyển hoặc treo một cách nặng nề, không kiểm soát

Example:
  • Her hair flopped over her eyes.

    Tóc cô xõa xuống mắt.

  • The fish were flopping around in the bottom of the boat.

    Những con cá đang bơi lội dưới đáy thuyền.

to be a complete failure

là một sự thất bại hoàn toàn

Example:
  • The play flopped on Broadway.

    Vở kịch thất bại ở Broadway.

  • England flopped in the European Championship.

    Đội tuyển Anh thất bại ở giải vô địch châu Âu.

  • Many of his ambitious schemes have flopped in the past.

    Nhiều kế hoạch đầy tham vọng của ông đã thất bại trong quá khứ.

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
  • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
  • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.