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.
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
Kiệt sức, anh ngồi phịch xuống ghế.
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
Tóc cô xõa xuống mắt.
Những con cá đang bơi lội dưới đáy thuyền.
to be a complete failure
là một sự thất bại hoàn toàn
Vở kịch thất bại ở Broadway.
Đội tuyển Anh thất bại ở giải vô địch châu Âu.
Nhiều kế hoạch đầy tham vọng của ông đã thất bại trong quá khứ.