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someone's jaw dropped

somebody was very surprised; often followed by "to the floor"
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Morris' jaw dropped — his countenance became the colour of tallow — his teeth chattered, and he gave visible signs of the utmost consternation.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Modified by TriplePurple on December 03, 2023

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