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Discover LudwigThe phrase "not a drop" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means "absolutely nothing" or "not even a tiny amount." Example: The rain had stopped and not a drop of water could be seen on the ground. Other examples: - She had refused to eat all day, not a drop of food passed her lips. - Despite the hot weather, the well was bone dry, not a drop of water left. - The vase had fallen and shattered into pieces, not a drop of water was left in it. - He told her a secret and she promised not to reveal a drop of it to anyone.
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Not a drop of ouzo.
Not a drop is wasted.
Not a drop of Spanish blood.
Not a drop of blood is seen on the screen.
There is not a drop of Cruella in your soul?
And it wasn't going to rain, not a drop.
There still was not a drop of rain.
"Not a drop of liquid fell below her lower lash".
Not a drop of juice will go missing.
"But there is not a drop of malice in Ryan Shawcross at all," he added.
By 3 a.m. there was not a drop of Champagne left, but still plenty of liquor.
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