pop back

Briefly return here

Pop back means to return briefly to a place, usually one you've just left or frequently visit: I'll pop back later to check on you, She popped back to the office to grab her phone.

The phrase suggests a quick, casual return rather than a formal visit.

Common in British English.

Related

bounce · interject · reconnect · check in · repeat · flashback · touch base · reply · follow up · respond · drop by · reenter · recoil · swing by · quick visit · rebound · boomerang

Opposites
duration of departure

pop backmove away

Leave current location

emigrate · relocate · abandon · disappear

manner of return

pop backsettle in

Become comfortably established

take up residence · relocate · put down roots · move in · stay put

direction of movement

pop backpop out

Appear or exit abruptly

pop off · dash off · step out · head out · duck out

Family

pop, back, pops, popped, popping, popper, poppers, backs, backed

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Known to kids · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G