someone's jaw dropped

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someone's jaw dropped

  1. (idiomatic) somebody was very surprised.
    • 1817, Walter Scott, Rob Roy‎[1]:
      Morris's 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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