Swing by

phrasal verb

To make a quick visit somewhere.

I'll swing by your house to pick up the papers later today.
Visual representation of "swing by" - to make a quick visit somewhere

Often appears as...

  • swing by later
  • swing by tomorrow

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To make a quick visit somewhere.

I'll swing by your house to pick up the papers later today.
Visual representation of "swing by" - to make a quick visit somewhere

Often appears as...

  • swing by later
  • swing by tomorrow

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "swing by"
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Casual Intent

Implies an informal, short, and unplanned visit, rather than a scheduled or formal one.

Illustration for Casual Intent
If I finish early, I might swing by the cafe.
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Quick Stop

Suggests the visit will be brief, often because the person is already on the go.

Illustration for Quick Stop
Can you swing by the store and grab some milk?
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On the Way

Often used when the destination is convenient or along the route to the final destination.

Illustration for On the Way
I'll swing by the post office since it's on my way home.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Intent

Implies an informal, short, and unplanned visit, rather than a scheduled or formal one.

Illustration for Casual Intent
If I finish early, I might swing by the cafe.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Quick Stop

Suggests the visit will be brief, often because the person is already on the go.

Illustration for Quick Stop
Can you swing by the store and grab some milk?
LampPro Tip 3/3

On the Way

Often used when the destination is convenient or along the route to the final destination.

Illustration for On the Way
I'll swing by the post office since it's on my way home.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Intent

Implies an informal, short, and unplanned visit, rather than a scheduled or formal one.

Illustration for Casual Intent
If I finish early, I might swing by the cafe.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Quick Stop

Suggests the visit will be brief, often because the person is already on the go.

Illustration for Quick Stop
Can you swing by the store and grab some milk?
LampPro Tip 3/3

On the Way

Often used when the destination is convenient or along the route to the final destination.

Illustration for On the Way
I'll swing by the post office since it's on my way home.
Visual representation of the word "Swing by"

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