😅 Drop like a hot potato, to
Definition: To abandon as quickly as possible; to ditch. Imagine a potato, fresh out of the oven, sizzling like a little tuber comet. You’d drop it faster than you drop your grand plans for a 5 a.m. jog on a Sunday.
Humor-filled Quote: “I dropped that hot project faster than a vegan drops a bacon sandwich.” — Anonymous
Proverbs:
- “A quick abandonment saves nine.”
- “Better drop quick than to linger with the prick.”
Synonyms:
- Bail out
- Cut loose
- Jump ship
- Kick to the curb
Antonyms:
- Cling to
- Embrace
- Hold on to
- Stick with
Literature/Popture References:
- Cakes and Ale by W. Somerset Maugham
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, where avoiding scandal can become necessary with alacrity.
- Song: Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
- Movie: The Devil Wears Prada – Andy eventually drops her demanding boss.
Thought-provoking Farewell: May you always find the courage to drop what burns you and the wisdom to hold onto what warms you.
### Which of these is a genuine idiom synonymous with "drop like a hot potato"?
- [x] Jump ship
- [ ] Dance with the devil
- [ ] Fly with the eagles
- [ ] Baton down the hatches
> **Explanation:** "Jump ship" carries a similar meaning of abandoning something quickly, often due to undesirable conditions.
### What might be a humorous modern equivalent of "drop like a hot potato"?
- [ ] Touch it once
- [ ] Slow cooker style
- [x] Drop it like a hot mic
- [ ] Cool as a cucumber
> **Explanation:** "Drop it like a hot mic" creates a contemporary vibe, envisioning the urgency to release something detrimental or overly intense.
### Which book contains the quote “She dropped him, but not like a hot brick or a hot potato”?
- [ ] Catcher in the Rye
- [ ] Pride and Prejudice
- [x] Cakes and Ale
- [ ] Moby Dick
> **Explanation:** This quote is pulled from "Cakes and Ale" by W. Somerset Maugham, highlighting a more gentle letdown.
