diff --git a/js/ui/layout.js b/js/ui/layout.js
index 8d5ab1276..e8f46c1cb 100644
--- a/js/ui/layout.js
+++ b/js/ui/layout.js
@@ -1200,6 +1200,8 @@ const HotCorner = new Lang.Class({
         if (source != Main.xdndHandler)
             return DND.DragMotionResult.CONTINUE;
 
+        this._toggleOverview();
+
         return DND.DragMotionResult.CONTINUE;
     },