English Dictionary

drop a brick

verb

(UK, idiomatic) To commit a faux pas, especially in speech, such as by tactlessly speaking of a subject that should not be mentioned. / (US, idiomatic) Alternative form of drop a bombshell

I dropped a brick and broke the window.

意味（1）

(UK, idiomatic) To commit a faux pas, especially in speech, such as by tactlessly speaking of a subject that should not be mentioned.

“You bet I do! I've not been able to get used to it these thirty years.”

And as I stared at him, horror-struck:

“You bet I do! I've not been able to get used to it these thirty years.” And as I stared at him, horror-struck: “Yes. I'm her husband.”

意味（2）

(US, idiomatic) Alternative form of drop a bombshell

意味（3）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, brick.

The clumsy builder dropped a brick on his toe.