drops by
Pays quick visit
Drops by means to visit casually and briefly, usually without formal arrangement: She drops by on her way home from work, Feel free to drop by anytime.
The phrase suggests informality—you drop by a friend's place, not a job interview.
The visit is typically short; longer stays would be described differently.
- visitTrip to see another
- swing byVisit briefly, informally
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- doorHinged room barrier
- open doorBarrier removed for entry
swing on by · call on · arrive · occasionally · welcome · unexpectedly · pay a visit · quick visit · catch up · depart · unannounced · short notice · hang out · sporadically · pop in · chat · spontaneously · neighbor
drops byleaves
Tree's photosynthetic organs
departs · takes off · says goodbye · exits · clears out
drops bymoves in
Takes up residence
settles in · overstays · lingers · makes oneself at home · remains
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