Meaning of the word "be ready to drop" in English

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be ready to drop

US /bi ˈrɛdi tə drɑp/
UK /bi ˈrɛdi tə drɑp/
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Idiom

1.

to be extremely tired and about to collapse from exhaustion

Example:
After working for 16 hours straight, I was ready to drop.
The marathon runner looked like he was ready to drop at the finish line.
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