drop like flies
US /drɑp laɪk flaɪz/
UK /drɑp laɪk flaɪz/
1.
berguguran seperti lalat, mati beramai-ramai
to fall ill, die, or fail in large numbers
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During the flu season, employees started to drop like flies.
Semasa musim selesema, pekerja mula berguguran seperti lalat.
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The small businesses in the area started to drop like flies after the new superstore opened.
Perniagaan kecil di kawasan itu mula berguguran seperti lalat selepas pasar raya besar baharu dibuka.