Drop round

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To visit someone usually for a short amount of time.

I will drop round at your house after work to see the puppy.
Visual representation of "drop round" - To visit someone usually for a short amount of time

Often appears as...

  • drop round after work
  • drop round for a chat

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Visit

Used when you're going to see someone casually, without making formal plans.

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I might drop round for a few minutes to catch up.
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Short Notice

Often implies that the visit wasn't planned long in advance; it can be spontaneous.

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If I finish early, I'll drop round to your place.
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Quick Stay

Suggests the time spent during the visit will be brief.

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I just dropped round to pick up my book and left.
Visual representation of the word "Drop round"

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