Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-off-a-cliff
idiom
/fɔːl ɒf ə klɪf/
Definition
A sudden and dramatic decline or decrease.
Examples
- The company’s profits fell off a cliff after the scandal.
- Interest in the series fell off a cliff following the lackluster season finale.
- When the new regulations were introduced, sales fell off a cliff.
Meaning
The phrase ‘fall off a cliff’ is used to describe a situation where something drops significantly or quickly, often referring to numbers, performance, or levels of interest.
Synonyms
- plummet
- drop off
- decline sharply
- collapse
