Drop off as leg drops toe off and doctor drops off (2,2,5)

I believe the answer is:

go to sleep

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'drop off' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for go to sleep that I've seen before include "Drop off" , "Lose consciousness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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