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The meaning of "dropping like flies"

" Dropping like flies "
Meaning:
Many people either falling ill or dying.
Example:
In the Black Death in 1348 Londoners were dropping like flies.
Where did it originate?:
USA, early 20th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide.
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More idioms about:   death   animals   america  
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