Drop into

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phrasal verb

To visit a place or person for a short time.

I was in the neighborhood so I decided to drop into your shop.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To visit a place or person for a short time.

Often appears as...

  • drop into place
  • drop into a shop
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Informal Visit

Use 'drop into' to describe a casual or unplanned visit.

Illustration for Informal Visit
Let's drop into my uncle's house while we're in town.
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Brief Stay

'Drop into' suggests the visit will be short.

Illustration for Brief Stay
Can you drop into the office to sign this document?
Visual representation of the word "Drop into"

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