drop in
To arrive casually and unannounced, with little or no warning; also, to visit without an appointment.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Feel free to drop in for coffee whenever you are nearby.”
“I was surprised when my old friend decided to drop in without calling me first.”
“Although she preferred to schedule her visits in advance, she occasionally allowed her neighbors to drop in for a brief afternoon chat.”
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a short drop and a sudden stop
A fall to one's death by hanging.
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don't drop the soap
Used as a mockery to someone who is about to be or should be confined in prison.
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drop a bollock
To make a mistake.
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drop a bomb
Alternative form of drop a bombshell.
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drop a bombshell
To announce surprising or alarming information suddenly and without warning.
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drop a brick
To commit a faux pas, especially in speech, such as by tactlessly speaking of a subject that should not be mentioned.
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drop a dime
To make a telephone call.
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drop a hint
To reveal a clue or hint about something.
Last updated August 10, 2026