fall flat to the ground

fall flat to the ground
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to faint)
a. desplomarse
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
María José fell flat to the ground when she heard that her mother had a heart attack.María José se desplomó al enterarse de que su madre había sufrido un infarto.
a. desplomarse
The soldier fell flat to the ground when he heard a gunshot.El soldado se desplomó al oír un tiro.
b. caerse a plomo al suelo
When my friend let his parrot out of the cage, I fell flat to the ground. I am terrified of birds.Cuando mi amigo liberó a su loro de la jaula, me caí a plomo al suelo. Estoy aterrorizada por los pájaros.
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